Comparison

Notes Basic vs Donelys

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

Head to head
About

Notes Basic

This app allows users to create, edit, and organize plain text notes. It features a simple interface for managing your notes, with options to pin important entries to the top of the list and delete unwanted ones. Changes are automatically saved when you confirm.

Highlights
  • Create and edit plain text notes
  • Organize notes in a list
  • Pin important notes to the top
  • Swipe to delete notes
  • Automatic saving of changes
Features
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■ "Note List" Screen The screen displays a list of saved notes. When you edit a note, it will automatically appear at the top of the list. ■ Add a note 1. Tap the button at the bottom right of the "Note List" screen. 2. After editing on the "Add a New Note" screen, tap the button at the bottom right to save. *If you go back with a swipe, changes will not be saved. ■ Edit a note 1. Tap the note you want to edit on the "Note List" screen. 2. After making changes on the "Edit the Note" screen, tap the button at the bottom right to save the changes. *If you go back with a swipe, changes will not be saved. ■ Pin/unpin a note When you pin a note, it will remain at the top of the "Note List" screen. Pinned notes will show a pushpin icon. 1. On the "Note List" screen, swipe to the right on the note you want to pin. 2. An orange pin icon button will appear, so tap it. * To unpin a note, perform the same action. ■ Delete a note 1. On the "Note List" screen, swipe to the left on the note you want to delete. 2. A red trash can icon button will appear, so tap it. 3. A confirmation message will appear, so tap "Delete Note." * Deleted notes cannot be restored.

About

Donelys

Features
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Donelys: Simplicity Meets Productivity Tired of cluttered to-do lists and complex project managers? Meet Donelys—the minimalist task manager designed to help you focus on what truly matters. Whether it's a daily errand or a long-term goal, manage everything with a single tap. Why choose Donelys? Minimalist Interface: A clean, distraction-free design that lets your tasks breathe. Smart Reminders: Never miss a deadline again with intuitive notifications. Seamless Organization: Categorize your life into Work, Personal, Shopping, or Custom lists. Progress Tracking: Visualize your daily achievements and stay motivated. Dark Mode: A beautiful, eye-friendly interface for night-time planning. Declutter your life and reclaim your time. Download Donelys today and turn your "to-dos" into "dones"!

Screenshots

Notes Basic4 screens
Donelys3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Donelys at none against Notes Basic's shown. Donelys also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). Notes Basic's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes Basic ships an update weekly, Donelys daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Notes Basic versus Donelys: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes BasicDonelys
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB1 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperYudai AbeKerem Gonlkrmaz

In-app purchases

None

Notes Basic

No in-app purchases

None

Donelys

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notes Basic free?
Notes Basic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Donelys free?
Donelys is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Notes Basic or Donelys have ads?
Notes Basic shows ads; Donelys does not.
Which is updated more often, Notes Basic or Donelys?
Notes Basic ships an update weekly, and Donelys daily. Most recently, Notes Basic was updated on November 3, 2026 and Donelys on October 25, 2026.

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