TYPE vs NovaFlow Note
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TYPE
A lightweight, secure, and reliable local notebook app supporting Markdown. It includes a password generator and can import Chrome passwords for easy management. Future updates aim for PC integration and data backup/restore.
- Local storage
- Markdown support
- Password generator
- Import Chrome passwords
- Dark mode
- Note categorization
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好记性，不如Tpye笔记... TYPE•笔记是一款本地存储的笔记本，轻量、简约、安全、可靠、支持Markdown，集成密码生成器，支持导入Chrome密码，方便密码管理。 主要功能 * 支持Markdown * 密码生成器 * 支持导入chrome密码 * 支持黑暗模式 * 支持笔记分类 接下来 * 用chrome插件管理笔记，打通PC和App * 备份数据 * 恢复数据 * 支持 WebDAV
NovaFlow Note
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Key Features: 1. Ultimate Privatization: Support for self-hosting on any device. Your old phone can become your private server. 2. NovaFlow™ Real-time Sync: Seamless multi-terminal relay based on E2EE (End-to-End Encryption) channels. 3. Sovereign Data Security: Full-path military-grade AES encryption. Data never leaves your local environment, ensuring total protection from cloud leaks. 4. Intelligent Ecosystem Integration: 100% Markdown compatible, native AI-powered, with deep cross-browser extension integration. Subscription Member Benefits: 1. Unlock full cross-platform capabilities. Auto-Renewal Membership Instructions: 1. Subscription Cycle: 1 month (Monthly), 3 months (Quarterly), 12 months (Yearly). 2. Payment: Charged to iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. 3. Renewal: Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. 4. Cancellation: To cancel, please turn off auto-renewal in iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. 5. Privacy Policy: https://www.xinflow.cn/privacy.html 6. User Agreement: https://www.xinflow.cn/user_protocol.html 7. Auto-Renewal Agreement: https://www.xinflow.cn/autorenew_agreement.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TYPE at none against NovaFlow Note's 4. TYPE also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 13 months). NovaFlow Note's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. NovaFlow Note sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TYPE asks for nothing beyond the download.
TYPE ships an update daily, NovaFlow Note every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TYPE | NovaFlow Note |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 136 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 燕均 黄 | 海瑞 束 |
In-app purchases
TYPE
No in-app purchases
NovaFlow Note
- 连续包月$0.991 Month
- 连续包季$2.993 Months
- 连续包年$9.991 Year
- 专业版$12.99
