# Goblin Tools vs Dyslexia Notes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Goblin Tools at 76% against Dyslexia Notes's 0%. Goblin Tools also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Dyslexia Notes's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Dyslexia Notes is free to download; Goblin Tools costs $1.99 up front. Goblin Tools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Dyslexia Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Goblin Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Goblin Tools has 3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Goblin Tools's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dyslexia Notes's.

Goblin Tools ships an update every 2 weeks, Dyslexia Notes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Goblin Tools | Dyslexia Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblin-tools/id6449003064/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dyslexia-notes-adhd-notepad/id6741768027/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 34 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skyhook](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695118263) | [michael dardol](https://appshunter.io/developer/478875188) |

## What reviewers say

### Goblin Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblin-tools/id6449003064)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Productivity, #19 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app offers a suite of single-task tools designed to assist neurodivergent individuals with overwhelming or challenging tasks. Features include automatic task breakdown, language formalization, tone interpretation, time estimation, and recipe generation.

**Highlights:** Magic Todo list for automatic task breakdown, Formalizer for language transformation, Judge for tone interpretation, Estimator for activity timeframes, Compiler for braindump to task conversion, Chef for recipe generation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Goblin Tools Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Goblin Tools Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for breaking down tasks
- 👍 Useful for ADHD/neurodivergent users
- 🎨 Customizable task breakdown
- 🔍 Beneficial for writing/communication
- 🍲 Helpful for meal planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- ⏱️ Inaccurate time estimates for tasks
- 🔄 Lack of syncing/cross-device functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on iPad
- Cursor and text highlighting issues

**Requested features**

- Reminders and scheduling options
- Customizable categories and organization
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Integration with other productivity apps
- More advanced analytics and reporting


### Dyslexia Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dyslexia-notes-adhd-notepad/id6741768027)

This app offers a customizable note-taking experience for individuals with dyslexia, ADHD, or reading difficulties. It features an intuitive interface, adjustable fonts like OpenDyslexic, and synchronization across iOS and macOS devices to enhance reading comfort and focus.

**Highlights:** OpenDyslexic font support, Adjustable font size and text, Customizable interface colors, Clean display for focus, iOS and macOS synchronization, Accessibility expert tested

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DysNotes premium monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| DysNotes premium yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Goblin Tools free?

Goblin Tools costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Dyslexia Notes free?

Dyslexia Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Goblin Tools or Dyslexia Notes?

Goblin Tools is rated higher. Goblin Tools averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Dyslexia Notes averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Goblin Tools or Dyslexia Notes have ads?

Neither Goblin Tools nor Dyslexia Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Goblin Tools or Dyslexia Notes?

Goblin Tools ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dyslexia Notes every 3 months. Most recently, Goblin Tools was updated on October 15, 2026 and Dyslexia Notes on September 25, 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.*