Comparison

Outline vs Ruko

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

Head to head
About

Outline

Organize your notes, projects, and knowledge with a structured approach. This app allows you to create, connect, and synchronize information across devices, supporting rich content and PDF annotation. It offers robust search and security features for efficient knowledge management.

Highlights
  • Rich text editor with images, links, and tables
  • Hierarchical organization and tagging
  • Apple Pencil handwriting and drawing support
  • PDF annotation and file attachments
  • Cross-device synchronization via cloud services
  • MS OneNote integration
  • Password protection and encryption
Features
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Outline: Knowledge Organizer is a powerful tool for managing notes and projects. It's compatible with MS OneNote and made for those who value structure and order. Create, connect and synchronize notes of study, work or personal goals. TAKING NOTES Start with a simple step: take notes in a convenient editor. — Put a text in any place like in a paper notebook. — Move ideas across pages and sections. — Add text, images, lists, tables and even embedded links. — Visualize notes with tags and to-do lists. INFORMATION STRUCTURING — Sort notes out to sections, topics or projects. — Adjust tags to find what you need within seconds. — A simple hierarchical organization helps take even big data under control. APPLE PENCIL - HANDWRITING AND DRAWING SUPPORT — Handwrite notes with Apple Pencil — Sketch diagrams or annotate printouts — Combine handwriting with text, images, and tables CONVENIENT SEARCH An instant search enables you to find information even in thousands of notes. Use filters in order to find necessary data fast, and forget about what it’s like to get lost in information chaos. ANNOTATE PDFs To collect related documents in one place, add them as file attachments. PDF files can be inserted as printouts for annotation. This way Outline becomes a universal tool for storing and working with your data. DATA SYNCHRONIZATION All your notes are synchronized between devices as Outline is compatible with popular clouds such as Box, Dropbox, iCloud, OneDrive, WebDAV, SharePoint or even your own one. Keep working from home, at the office or on the go — your data is always at your fingertips. INTEGRATION WITH MS ONENOTE — Work with OneNote files on Mac, iPad and iPhone. — Synchronization with OneDrive and SharePoint for collaborative work. SECURITY AND PRIVACY Your data is under reliable protection: — Data stored locally or in the cloud. — Password protection and encryption of sections. — Automatic locking for added security. Download Outline for free and make sure that it’s easy to structure and manage knowledge. Try it right now! STAY TUNED WITH OUTLINE Subscribe to: — Facebook: facebook.com/outlineapp — Twitter: twitter.com/outlineapp Text to support@outline.app for questions. Learn more at https://outline.app. By using this app, you agree to standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Ruko

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful TV remote. Effortlessly switch channels, adjust volume, and access streaming services with a single click. Connect to the same Wi-Fi network for instant control.

Highlights
  • Switch channels instantly
  • Adjust volume with ease
  • Access streaming services
  • Simple Wi-Fi setup
  • Control TV from iPhone/iPad
Features
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Control Your TV with Your iPhone or iPad With just a single click, you can now switch channels, adjust the volume, and access your favorite streaming services seamlessly. Simply connect both your TV device and your iPhone or iPad to the same Wi-Fi network, and you’re ready to go! The intuitive app makes it easy to take full control of your TV, transforming your mobile device into a powerful remote. Whether you're browsing channels, fine-tuning the volume, or diving into your preferred apps, everything is at your fingertips. Start enjoying the convenience of managing your TV from your iPhone or iPad today! Key Features: Switch channels instantly. Adjust volume with ease. Access your favorite streaming services in one click. Simple setup: just connect to the same Wi-Fi network. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WPFHp5PryiKeIouGlibx7dq2qYRFcs3yyNK0R7Pw-kQ/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s1ntFSv7ygGX7fsgVj5B3OZMs6s-rvCkWGxpAyOdt58/edit?usp=sharing Contact us: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ouwfqhRN6iDOga4mFRYYLb2JnCLzIh0UnnXGDjnmo2s/edit?usp=sharing

Screenshots

Outline4 screens
Ruko4 screens

Verdict

The call

Outline and Ruko both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 44% of Outline's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ruko's. Ruko's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Outline sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Ruko sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Outline against 4.7 for Ruko. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 68 and 136 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Outline's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ruko's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Outline ships an update every 6 weeks, Ruko daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Outline versus Ruko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutlineRuko
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (68 ratings)4.7 (136 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings68136 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGorillizedAnush Aghajanyan

Customer experience

Outline

All ratings68 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews466 reviews
Positive43.6%
Neutral13.5%
Negative42.9%

Ruko

All ratings118 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Outline

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Notebooks and sections randomly disappearing or becoming corrupted
  • Syncing issues causing data loss and incompatibility with OneNote
  • Frequent crashes and freezes, especially when performing common tasks
  • Inability to rename or reorder notebooks and sections

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add spell check and autocorrect functionality
  • Improve syncing reliability and stability
  • Introduce more formatting options and customization
  • Implement better search and organization tools
  • Add support for drawing, handwriting, and equations

Ruko

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Outline

Subscriptions4
  • Outline Standard (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Outline Pro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Outline Standard (Yearly)$49.991 Year
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  • Outline Pro (Yearly)14 Days trial$99.991 Year
2 purchases

Ruko

Subscriptions2
  • Smart TV Remote Control 1 Week3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Smart TV Remote Control Month$16.991 Month

Questions

Is Outline free?
Outline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ruko free?
Ruko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Outline or Ruko?
Ruko is rated higher. Outline averages 4.7 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Ruko averages 4.7 from 136 ratings.
Do Outline or Ruko have ads?
Neither Outline nor Ruko shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Outline or Ruko?
Outline ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ruko daily. Most recently, Outline was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ruko on November 8, 2026.

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