Comparison

abcNotes Full Version vs NoteCircle

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

abcNotes Full Version

This app allows you to create stylish and functional notes and to-do lists with a realistic paper sticky note feel. It offers extensive customization options for appearance and functionality, including iCloud synchronization and checklist management.

Highlights
  • iCloud Synchronization
  • Checklist style notes
  • Customizable appearance (backgrounds, skins, icons)
  • Virtual desktops
  • Scale, rotate, and drag notes
  • Email and share notes
  • Save notes as images
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• iCloud Synchronization between iOS and MacOS X! • Checklist style notes! Manage your tasks directly on notes. abcNotes was designed to become your stylish and highly customizable, functional and easy to use assistant in taking notes and managing To Do lists. abcNotes is an awesome note taking application! It takes advantage of unique iOS devices touchscreen preserving realistic look & feel of paper sticky notes. abc Notes - Checklist & Sticky Note Application for iPhone and iPad (share, email and synch your lists, memos, projects and school notebooks) HINT: To make a checklist note: Double tap the note to edit it. Tap the Note Properties button (blue one with tools icon). Find the checklist switch next to text alignment toggles. The total number of unchecked items is displayed as badge on abcNotes icon. BEAUTIFUL APPEARANCE: • 88 backgrounds to choose from • 45 note skins • 27 badge designs & 115 icons EXTREMELY FUNCTIONAL: • 15 virtual desktops • Scale, rotate and drag notes • Easy to edit, duplicate, move between desktops • Supports any iPad orientation SHARE YOUR NOTES: • Email notes and desktops • Copy note image to any application • Synchronize notes between iOS devices • Save notes as image and place to lock or home screen No more boring note lists – abcNotes brings you the ability to make REAL notes on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Put everything you need to remember into abcNotes! View you notes the way you want! Rotate your abcNotes to any angle you wish! abcNotes is great for shopping lists, student class notebook, to record lecture and interview notes or to track projects, recordings and more tasks at home, school and university (class or homework). Please feel free to contact us at alsedi.apple@gmail.com if you have suggestions, feature requests, or bug reports.

About

NoteCircle

This app provides a structured system for organizing tasks, routines, and events in one place. It's designed to help users stay focused and consistent, especially those who struggle with organization or feeling overwhelmed. Capture ideas quickly and track progress with visual insights.

Highlights
  • Unified planner for tasks, routines, and events
  • Voice input and photo-to-task conversion
  • Build lasting weekly routines
  • Visual progress tracking
  • Calendar syncing
  • Calm, paper-like interface
Features
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You organize your tasks. Then everything falls apart. NoteCircle is built for when nothing sticks—and trusted by over 1 million users worldwide, with App Store features across the US, Europe, and Asia. Why most to-do apps don’t stick You start motivated, but after a few days everything falls apart again. Tasks get buried, routines break, and important things slip through the cracks. NoteCircle solves this by giving you structure without clutter. One clear system for your day and week NoteCircle brings tasks, routines, events, and checklists into one clean planner, so nothing is hidden in separate apps or screens. With a calm weekly view, you always know what needs attention today and what can wait. Especially helpful when focus is a challenge Many users say NoteCircle works especially well for people who struggle with focus, consistency, or feeling overwhelmed. Reviews often mention that it helps ADHD-style brains stay on track by keeping everything visible and structured in one place. Plan faster when motivation is low When typing feels like friction, NoteCircle removes it. Add tasks using voice input, or turn photos of notes and handwritten lists into editable tasks automatically. Capture ideas quickly and organize them later. Build routines that actually last Create weekly recurring routines that fit your real life, not a perfect schedule. NoteCircle helps you stay consistent without pressure, making habits easier to maintain over time. See progress, not just tasks Review your completed tasks, routines, and events in a clear monthly overview. Visual insights help you understand your patterns and improve productivity over time. Never miss what matters Manage birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and important events alongside your tasks. Sync Apple Calendar and Google Calendar to keep all your schedules in one place. Clean and intuitive design Designed to reduce distraction with a calm, paper-like interface. Optimized for both iPhone and iPad so planning feels natural anytime, anywhere. Pricing NoteCircle is free to download and use. Upgrade to NoteCircle Premium to unlock advanced features and get the most out of your planning. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime from your App Store account settings. Refunds are not available for any unused portion of a billed period. Homepage: https://www.genaufactory.com/notecircle Terms: https://www.genaufactory.com/genau-terms-conditions Privacy: https://www.genaufactory.com/genau-data-privacy

Screenshots

abcNotes Full Version4 screens
NoteCircle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NoteCircle at Free against abcNotes Full Version's $2.99. NoteCircle also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). abcNotes Full Version's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (86% vs 70%). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

NoteCircle is free to download; abcNotes Full Version costs $2.99 up front. NoteCircle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. abcNotes Full Version asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for abcNotes Full Version against 4.6 for NoteCircle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 898 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of abcNotes Full Version's written reviews are positive against 70% of NoteCircle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

abcNotes Full Version ships an update every 2 months, NoteCircle every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
abcNotes Full Version versus NoteCircle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterabcNotes Full VersionNoteCircle
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (898 ratings) — better4.6 (1.2K ratings)
Positive reviews86.1% of reviews — better70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8981.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALSEDI GroupGenau Factory

Customer experience

abcNotes Full Version

All ratings882 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews1,089 reviews
Positive86.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative6.8%

NoteCircle

All ratings1,239 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews691 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative18.8%

Bugs and requests

abcNotes Full Version

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

NoteCircle

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Routine tasks not showing up correctly
  • Inability to delete or edit tasks
  • Syncing issues between devices
  • Inconsistent behavior when using the app
  • Crashing or freezing on certain actions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more icon options for tasks and routines
  • Implement weekly/monthly calendar view
  • Allow rearranging and prioritizing of tasks
  • Integrate with more calendar and reminder apps
  • Add notes/comments section for tasks

In-app purchases

None

abcNotes Full Version

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

NoteCircle

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is abcNotes Full Version free?
abcNotes Full Version costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NoteCircle free?
NoteCircle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, abcNotes Full Version or NoteCircle?
abcNotes Full Version is rated higher. abcNotes Full Version averages 4.7 out of 5 from 898 ratings, while NoteCircle averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.
Do abcNotes Full Version or NoteCircle have ads?
Neither abcNotes Full Version nor NoteCircle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, abcNotes Full Version or NoteCircle?
abcNotes Full Version ships an update every 2 months, and NoteCircle every 3 days. Most recently, abcNotes Full Version was updated on November 6, 2026 and NoteCircle on November 7, 2026.

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