# iCount That vs Just the note

The clearest difference is price: Just the note at Free against iCount That's $0.99. Just the note also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). iCount That's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Just the note is free to download; iCount That costs $0.99 up front. Just the note sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. iCount That asks for nothing beyond the download.

Just the note holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCount That has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of iCount That's written reviews are positive against 100% of Just the note's.

iCount That ships an update every 7 months, Just the note every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCount That | Just the note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icount-that/id546090163/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-the-note/id6474261979/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yury Golubinsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/475195503) | [Vladimir Tezin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546233266) |

## What reviewers say

### iCount That

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icount-that/id546090163)

Easily create and manage multiple counters for any purpose. Organize them into groups, track individual timings, and share your results across various platforms. Also includes Apple Watch integration for convenient counting on your wrist.

**Highlights:** Create custom counters, Organize counters into groups, Track individual group timings, Reset counters or set custom values, Share results via Twitter, Email, or clipboard, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Just the note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-the-note/id6474261979)

Capture thoughts and ideas instantly with a minimalist note-taking application. Designed for speed and simplicity, it allows for quick entry via widgets or a single swipe. Get your notes down without distraction.

**Highlights:** One-swipe note creation, Widget for one-tap notes, Minimalist interface, Fast and convenient, Simple note-taking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Just the note + | $0.99 | per month |
| Thanks to the author | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift to the author | $1.99 | one-time |
| Many thanks to the author | $1.99 | one-time |
| Just the note plus (lifetime) | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCount That free?

iCount That costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Just the note free?

Just the note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iCount That or Just the note?

Just the note is rated higher. iCount That averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Just the note averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iCount That or Just the note have ads?

Neither iCount That nor Just the note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iCount That or Just the note?

iCount That ships an update every 7 months, and Just the note every 2 months. Most recently, iCount That was updated on October 19, 2026 and Just the note on October 5, 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.*