Comparison

Breveto vs Notely

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

Head to head
About

Breveto

A minimalist writing app designed for focused creation and organization. It offers distraction-free writing, powerful formatting, and seamless file management across devices. Keep your notes, ideas, and projects neatly organized in a beautiful, customizable workspace.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free focus mode
  • Effortless document formatting
  • Add images and math expressions
  • Organize files with a folder system
  • Customizable themes
  • Seamless sync across devices
  • Markdown support
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Welcome to your calm workspace for notes, ideas, stories, and everything in between. Breveto is a beautiful and minimal writing app with powerful features to keep your life organized ## A DELIGHTFUL WRITING EXPERIENCE Once you’ve tried Breveto, you’ll never look back. Every detail has been crafted to make writing a joy. • Immerse yourself in distraction-free focus mode. • Effortlessly format documents just by selecting text. • Add images, tables, diagrams, file attachments, math, and more to your notes. • Catch spelling and grammar issues as you write. • Find zen with an aesthetic and minimal writing app. ## YOUR FILES, FINALLY ORGANIZED Drag, drop, and organize your files with Breveto's folder system. Pin essential files, or give each project a dedicated workspace. Everything stays exactly where you left it, so nothing ever gets buried. You can even put folders within folders! ## BEAUTIFUL THEMES Your words are personal. Your workspace should be too. Go beyond dark mode with beautiful built-in themes, or unleash your creativity and make your own. ## SEAMLESS SYNC, ACROSS DEVICES From Mac to iPhone to iPad — Breveto carries your files wherever you go, and even works offline when you’re traveling. Your files sync privately and conflict‑free through iCloud. ## FOR THE POWER USERS Customize every shortcut, open files instantly with Quick Open, and tune Breveto’s settings to fit your workflow. ## BUILT-IN DICTIONARY, SYNONYMS, & RHYMES Search words with one click. Breveto is your dictionary, thesaurus, and rhyme book all in one place. ## MARKDOWN Breveto has first-class support for markdown shortcuts, without the clutter of editing markdown syntax. You can copy, paste, import, and export as markdown too. ## MORE FEATURES • View document stats like reading time and character count. • Use the outline view to see your file’s structure, and quickly jump to major sections. • Attach PDFs, documents, and other files directly to your notes. • Create flowcharts, sequence diagrams, and more with Mermaid diagrams. • Export files as Markdown, Word (DOCX), Plain Text, RTF, Text Bundle, HTML, and more, or copy as those formats. • Print your files with beautiful styles and fonts. • Search all documents or attachments. • Enjoy peace of mind with automatic backups. • Use powerful formatting features: tables, syntax-highlighted code blocks, captions, first-line indents, and more. ## WHAT CAN I USE IT FOR? You can use Breveto for note taking, writing books, journaling, to-do and task lists, drafts, novels, blogging, screenplays, poetry, lyrics, mind mapping, student notes, essays; you name it! > “I use Breveto to keep all my notes, reading list, Breveto's roadmap, songs I write, and more. It’s my personal knowledge base.” — Jordan, Founder of Breveto ## PRICING Breveto is a premium app and requires a subscription. We offer a free trial for new users, and you can explore most of Breveto for free in read-only mode. Along with everything else, Breveto Pro lets you: • Create and edit an unlimited number of files and workspaces. • Search the dictionary, synonyms, and rhymes. • Support the app and a tiny independent software company, proudly made in the USA. ------ ## QUESTIONS? FEEDBACK? We’d love to hear your feedback and know how we can make Breveto perfect for you! Learn how to use Breveto at: https://breveto.app/docs Email: contact@ideapunch.com Twitter: @IdeaPunchLLC Terms of Use: https://breveto.app/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://breveto.app/privacy-policy

About

Notely

Features
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Notely is a simple, clean, and powerful notes app for capturing your thoughts, organizing your day, and keeping important ideas close. Write quick notes, build checklists, record voice notes, set reminders, organize everything into folders, and protect private notes with PIN or Face ID. Whether you are planning your work, saving personal ideas, tracking tasks, or keeping daily notes, Notely gives you one calm place to keep everything together. CAPTURE IDEAS FAST Notely is designed for the moments when you need to save something quickly. Open the app, create a note, and get your idea down before it disappears. Create: • Text notes • Checklists • Voice notes • Reminders • Folders • Private notes Use Notely for daily thoughts, work notes, study notes, shopping lists, travel plans, personal reminders, project ideas, finance notes, and anything else you want to remember. TEXT NOTES THAT STAY ORGANIZED Write clean, focused notes with titles, folders, tags, pinned notes, and attachments. Keep short memos or longer notes in one place, then find them later with search. You can organize notes by folder, add tags for context, pin important notes, and attach images or audio when text is not enough. CHECKLISTS FOR TASKS AND PLANS Turn your tasks into simple checklists. Use them for errands, routines, study plans, packing lists, project steps, or daily goals. Checklists help you track progress at a glance and keep your next steps clear. VOICE NOTES FOR QUICK CAPTURE Sometimes speaking is faster than typing. Record voice notes when you are walking, thinking, planning, or capturing an idea on the go. Voice notes are great for: • Quick thoughts • Personal memos • Meeting takeaways • Study reminders • Creative ideas • Anything you do not want to type REMINDERS THAT HELP YOU FOLLOW THROUGH Create reminders for important tasks and upcoming plans. Add a title, details, date, time, priority, color, folder, and repeat rules. Use reminders for deadlines, habits, errands, bills, calls, appointments, and personal routines. FOLDERS FOR EVERY PART OF LIFE Keep your notes grouped by topic. Notely includes useful folders like Work, Study, Personal, Travel, Finance, and Ideas, and you can create your own folders too. Use folders to separate your work notes from personal thoughts, school notes, plans, and private information. PRIVATE NOTES WITH PIN AND FACE ID Some notes need extra protection. Notely lets you create private notes and locked folders so sensitive information stays separate from your regular notes. Protect important content with PIN and Face ID for an extra layer of privacy. SEARCH EVERYTHING QUICKLY Find notes, folders, and reminders with built-in search. Search by title, note content, folder, tags, checklist items, reminder details, and more. No more scrolling forever to find one old note. A CLEAN DESIGN FOR DAILY USE Notely is built to feel simple, calm, and easy to use. The app is focused on the things that matter most: capturing, organizing, remembering, and protecting your notes. It is useful for students, professionals, creators, parents, planners, writers, and anyone who wants a simple notes organizer on iPhone. NOTELY PRO Upgrade to Notely Pro to unlock more powerful features and remove free limits. Notely Pro includes: • Unlimited notes • Unlimited reminders • Voice notes • Image attachments • Private vault • Locked folders • Unlimited folders • Recurring reminders • Tags • Pin notes • Dark mode • Profile photo The free version is great for getting started. Pro is built for users who want more space, more organization, and more privacy. USE NOTELY FOR • Quick notes • Daily memos • To-do lists • Checklists • Voice notes • Private notes • Locked notes • Study notes • Work notes • Personal planning • Shopping lists • Travel plans • Finance notes • Project ideas • Reminders Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Breveto4 screens
Notely4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Notely at 16.6 against Breveto's 18.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Breveto sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Notely sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Breveto versus Notely: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrevetoNotely
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.116.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIdeaPunchMuhammad Faizan

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Breveto

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Plan2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Notely

Subscriptions2
  • Notely Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Notely Pro Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Breveto free?
Breveto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notely free?
Notely is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Breveto or Notely have ads?
Neither Breveto nor Notely shows ads.

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