# SciNote Platinum vs HotJot Notes

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SciNote Platinum at 11.0 against HotJot Notes's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | SciNote Platinum | HotJot Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotjot-notes/id6746663266/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 64 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scinote LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660589967) | [Sandstorm Innovations LLC (US)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810930745) |

## What reviewers say

### SciNote Platinum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scinote-platinum/id6464601232)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HotJot Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotjot-notes/id6746663266)

Capture ideas, photos, and thoughts quickly using a familiar text thread interface. Organize your life into chronological "Stacks" for focused streams of consciousness. Export your data easily in universal Markdown format.

**Highlights:** Text-to-Save workflow, Organize into Stacks, Visual Timelines, Total Privacy, Export to Markdown, No ads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SciNote Platinum free?

SciNote Platinum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HotJot Notes free?

HotJot Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do SciNote Platinum or HotJot Notes have ads?

Neither SciNote Platinum nor HotJot Notes shows ads.

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