blank* note vs To Do, Note, Checklist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
blank* note
This note-taking app enhances the writing experience with an AI assistant and a focus on text beauty. It offers intuitive text size adjustments, iCloud syncing, and Apple Watch compatibility. The AI can summarize notes, suggest titles, and generate tags, with some features requiring in-app purchases.
- AI assistant for summarization and suggestions
- Adjustable text size with pinch-to-zoom
- Toggleable ruled lines
- iCloud syncing across devices
- Apple Watch compatibility
- Widgets for quick access
- Advanced text statistics
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This is a note app with an AI assistant (cat) that makes taking notes fun! We created this app for those who are looking for a note app that's a little more exciting than the standard one. It's designed for those who love to write and appreciate the beauty of text on their iPhone or iPad. It's a note app with a concept of enhancing the beauty of text on iPhone or iPad, so the decorations are kept to a minimum. Do you have a lot of messy notes? Our AI assistant can help you summarize them. Main features: - Pinch in/out (two-finger zoom) to adjust text size. It's incredibly intuitive! - Toggle ruled lines on/off to display them only as needed, without detracting from the beauty of your writing. - Chat with AI assistant. - AI assistant suggests title/summary/tags candidates based on the content of your note. Please note that this feature requires in-app purchases using ChatGPT. However, we offer a free trial, so give it a try! - Sync with iCloud. If you're signed in to iCloud, your notes will be automatically synced with your other iPhones or iPads. For example, you can jot down ideas on your iPhone while you're out and about, then continue writing on your iPad when you get home. Your notes are backed up to your private iCloud account, ensuring security and peace of mind. Even if you switch devices, the app will automatically restore your notes. - Apple Watch compatible. Displays the specified note and appends additional text input. - Widget. It's a unique feature that links the font size and display of the ruled line to the app! - Preview by long-pressing. - Tag. - Favorite. - Quick editing. Edit your notes with minimal effort. - Search for notes. Supports AND search and keeps a search history. - Sort notes in various orders. - Share notes. Easily share your notes with other apps, and receive notes from other apps. - Drag and drop text from other apps (when using Split View on iPad, for example). - Display total character count, total line count, selected character count, and caret position. These are advanced features for professional writers. - blank Web+. An extension for analyzing web pages and retrieving HTML and text. Please execute it from the Safari share menu. - Import notes from WriteCube. There are some things that our app cannot do. We do not have a folder organization feature, and you cannot add images, tables, or lists to your notes. You also cannot decorate your text, because we believe that the text itself should be the focus of our app. You cannot remove our AI cat assistant either. Lastly, please note that using the ChatGPT API will incur charges. We cover the cost of your free usage, but we would appreciate it if you could consider supporting us by paying for additional usage. Think of it as treating our AI cat to some snacks! With your support, we can continue to develop and improve our app. Thank you for reading until the end. Have a nice day!
To Do, Note, Checklist
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One of the most simple to use checklist. Take a notes, save your things to do and all ideas fast and convenient. You can use to keep note quickly. Or you can use to keep a list of item that need to buy for grocery shopping trip. Features: - Minimalistic interface. - Drag-and-drop for re-arrange items.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: To Do, Note, Checklist at none against blank* note's 2. To Do, Note, Checklist also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). blank* note's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. blank* note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. To Do, Note, Checklist asks for nothing beyond the download.
blank* note ships an update every 3 weeks, To Do, Note, Checklist monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 25, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | blank* note | To Do, Note, Checklist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Polylize | Tinh Tran Minh |
In-app purchases
blank* note
- Light: Monthly Unlock$3.991 Month
- PRO: Monthly Unlock$9.991 Month
To Do, Note, Checklist
No in-app purchases
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