Outliner for iPad vs Cloud Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Outliner for iPad
This application is an iPad-exclusive outlining tool. It is a legacy version, with a universal app available for new users. Contact the developer for any inquiries.
- Outlining tool
- iPad exclusive
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** This is the iPad only version of Outliner. Outliner is now a Universal app, so new users should purchase that version instead. Please contact us for any questions. Thanks! **
Cloud Notes
Create, edit, and organize notes and lists directly from your Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. Syncs securely via iCloud with an optional one-time Pro upgrade for enhanced features like sharing and customization.
- Create and edit notes on Apple Watch
- iCloud sync across devices
- Organize with tags and folders
- Search and pin important notes
- Share notes and lists (Pro)
- Customizable note appearance (Pro)
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Edit notes directly from Apple Watch. Cloud Notes lets you create, edit, and check off notes from iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Everything syncs securely through iCloud. Free to download, with an optional one-time Pro upgrade. No subscription. FREE - Unlimited notes and lists - iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch - Create and edit notes on Apple Watch - Organize with tags and folders - Search, pin important notes, and use light or dark mode GREAT FOR - Shopping lists on your wrist or home screen - Quick reminders and everyday notes - Notes you want available without reaching for your phone PRO - Share notes and lists with others via iCloud - Multiple tags per note - Fonts, text styles, and colors - Markdown tools in the keyboard toolbar - Customizable note appearance: checkmark colors, font styles and image sizes - Home screen widgets. Check off items without opening the app PRIVACY IN FOCUS - No extra login: syncs and shares through your own iCloud account - No external servers - No tracking Questions or feedback? support@lokkeapps.no
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Cloud Notes at Free against Outliner for iPad's $4.99. Cloud Notes also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Outliner for iPad's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads 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
Cloud Notes is free to download; Outliner for iPad costs $4.99 up front. Cloud Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Outliner for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.
Outliner for iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Outliner for iPad's written reviews are positive against 50% of Cloud Notes's.
Outliner for iPad ships an update every 4 months, Cloud Notes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 24, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Outliner for iPad | Cloud Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (13 ratings) — better | 3.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CarbonFin | Fredrik Nikolai Lokke |
Customer experience
Outliner for iPad
Cloud Notes
Bugs and requests
Outliner for iPad
Reported bugs
12 issues- Font size settings don't include larger options
- Copy and paste functionality lost in recent updates
- OPML export doesn't preserve outline hierarchy in Word
- Text selection and cursor placement issues
- Sync authentication failures causing data loss
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- App crashes when creating new outlines
- Formatting lost when cutting and pasting
- Dropbox sync not automatic, requires manual setup per file
- Dialog changes don't update until closed
- Slow startup time on iPad
- Small touch targets for expand/collapse buttons
- Multi-line note preview not available
Requested features
20 requests- Larger font size options and accessibility settings
- Color coding and text formatting (bold, italics)
- Folder-based organization for outlines
- Due dates and reminders for tasks
- Password protection and encryption
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- PDF export functionality
- Keyboard shortcuts for navigation and hierarchy changes
- Multi-select and batch operations
- Columns for additional metadata
- Dark mode or customizable color themes
- Gantt chart or timeline view
- Desktop application for Windows/Mac
- Universal app (single purchase for iPhone and iPad)
- Automatic syncing without manual trigger
- Ability to move outlines between lists
- Rich text formatting in notes
- Web link detection and built-in browser
- Image and attachment support
- Numbered list export
- Integration with Google Tasks or iOS Reminders
Cloud Notes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Outliner for iPad
No in-app purchases
Cloud Notes
- Cloud Notes Pro$2.99
