# NoteNow vs DoThread

The clearest difference is price: NoteNow at Free against DoThread's $19.99. NoteNow also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.6). DoThread's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 57%) and rating (4.8 vs 3.0). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

NoteNow is free to download; DoThread costs $19.99 up front. DoThread sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. NoteNow asks for nothing beyond the download.

DoThread holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of NoteNow's written reviews are positive against 100% of DoThread's.

NoteNow ships an update every 4 months, DoThread every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoteNow | DoThread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notenow/id306209404/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dothread-mind-journaling/id6738840479/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 14 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [manolo Sanudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/303477234) | [Chelodo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782528151) |

## What reviewers say

### NoteNow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notenow/id306209404)

This app allows you to create notes directly on your iPhone's lock screen. Simply write your note, take a screenshot, and set it as your wallpaper to keep important information at a glance.

**Highlights:** Lock screen note creation, Screenshot functionality, Set notes as wallpaper, Swipe navigation for notes, Customizable app appearance

**In-app purchases:** none


### DoThread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dothread-mind-journaling/id6738840479)

This app offers a flexible journaling experience to track moods, habits, and life events. Organize your thoughts with custom threads, gain insights through analytics, and stay consistent with daily reminders. Your data is private and syncs across devices.

**Highlights:** Customizable threads for notes, moods, and metrics, Fast capture with text, photos, and mood logging, Number tracking with custom units, Location and weather data integration (opt-in), Apple Shortcuts and Siri integration, Powerful analytics and trend visualization, Daily reminders for consistency, iCloud and WebDAV sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoteNow free?

NoteNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DoThread free?

DoThread costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NoteNow or DoThread?

DoThread is rated higher. NoteNow averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while DoThread averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do NoteNow or DoThread have ads?

Neither NoteNow nor DoThread shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NoteNow or DoThread?

NoteNow ships an update every 4 months, and DoThread every 6 days. Most recently, NoteNow was updated on October 7, 2026 and DoThread on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*