Comparison

DkNote vs SPARK

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

Head to head
About

DkNote

Features
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DkNote is dedicated to convenient and quick recording of trivia and smart task reminders. Important and trivial things are not forgotten, so that work and life become orderly, and an efficient life begins. The main function 1. Instant synchronization between multiple devices You can instantly synchronize notes and content between iPhone & iPad. 2. Custom notification reminder Rich reminder settings, you can customize the time you want to remind at will, birthdays, parties, important things will never be forgotten 3. Exquisite widgets You can put your sticky notes on the desktop of your mobile phone for quick browsing, quick recording, and efficient life 4. Rich styles of high-quality notes Carefully prepared a variety of note styles for you, rich and colorful record content, so that the record is no longer monotonous 5. A variety of theme background options Dozens of sticky note styles have been carefully prepared for you, change the background, change the theme, and change the mood 6. Weekly plan, monthly plan Classify and customize the plan, reasonably and conveniently view and record your trivial matters 7. Support dark mode If you have any comments and suggestions, please email us service@xiaoweiyunfu.com

About

SPARK

This app helps overcome task paralysis by using a 2-minute micro-commit technique. Designed for neurodivergent minds, it focuses on the initial step of starting a task, making it easier to continue. It offers gentle habit tracking and visual progress without pressure.

Highlights
  • 2-minute micro-commit timer
  • Overcome task paralysis
  • Designed for neurodivergent minds
  • Gentle streak tracking
  • Visual progress charts
  • Offline functionality
  • Available in 10 languages
Features
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SPARK - 2 Minute Task Starter | ADHD Focus Timer Struggling to start tasks? SPARK helps you overcome task paralysis using the 2-minute micro-commit technique. Do you struggle to start tasks, even ones you want to do? You're not alone. SPARK was created by someone with ADHD, autism, and PTSD who understands exactly how hard it can be to take that first step. HOW IT WORKS • Commit to just 2 minutes of any task • The timer helps you start—that's the hardest part • Once you're going, continuing becomes easier • Celebrate every spark, no matter how small DESIGNED FOR NEURODIVERGENT MINDS • Perfect for ADHD, autism, anxiety, and executive dysfunction • No pressure to complete—just to start • Gentle streak tracking without guilt • Visual progress to build momentum FEATURES - Simple 2-minute timer with encouraging prompts - Streak tracking to build habits - Beautiful statistics and progress charts - Dark and light themes - Available in 10 languages - Completely offline—no internet required 100% FREE & PRIVATE • No ads, ever • No account required • No data collection • All your data stays on your device • No premium features or subscriptions SPARK is and will always be free because everyone deserves tools to help them thrive. The hardest part of any task is starting. Let SPARK help you take that first step. Just 2 minutes. That's all it takes.

Screenshots

DkNote4 screens
SPARK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SPARK at none against DkNote's 4. DkNote's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads 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. DkNote sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SPARK asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DkNote ships an update every 6 days, SPARK every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DkNote versus SPARK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDkNoteSPARK
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB21 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBeijing Xiaowei Cloud Service Technology Co., Ltd.Andres Moreno Rubio

In-app purchases

4 purchases

DkNote

One-time4
  • 3 months$0.99
  • 1 year$0.99
  • 1 year$1.99
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  • 3 years$3.99
None

SPARK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DkNote free?
DkNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SPARK free?
SPARK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DkNote or SPARK have ads?
Neither DkNote nor SPARK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DkNote or SPARK?
DkNote ships an update every 6 days, and SPARK every 3 weeks. Most recently, DkNote was updated on October 25, 2026 and SPARK on October 31, 2026.

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