Comparison

Strflow vs Bodcat Notebook

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

Head to head
About

Strflow

This app offers a unique chat-style interface for taking notes, organizing them with tags, and setting reminders. It integrates seamlessly with iOS features and ensures your data is secure and exportable.

Highlights
  • Chat-style note-taking
  • Timeline organization
  • Tagging system
  • Todo lists and reminders
  • Quick capture from anywhere
  • Rich text editor
  • iCloud sync and backup
Features
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Strflow adopts a chat-style timeline format for incredibly simple and beautiful note-taking. Experience the simplicity of note-taking in a texting-yourself style. # Build Your Timeline As you jot down notes, a personal timeline naturally forms. With tags, you can also create timelines focused on specific topics. Tags can be attached or created from anywhere, and you can easily reorder them with drag & drop in the sidebar. # Todo & Reminders, Naturally in Your Timeline Strflow turns your checklists into a dedicated Todo timeline, so you can easily review tasks, check them off, and add new ones from a single view. You can also set notes for future dates and use them as reminders. Scheduled notes stay hidden until the right time, then gently surface with notifications—right when you need them. # Quick Notes Anywhere Sync quickly and capture notes from anywhere. Open the app and start typing instantly, access Strflow from the share sheet — no need to switch apps. # Native on iOS Strflow is designed natively for iOS, blending perfectly with its look and feel. It also integrates with system features like Apple Shortcuts and the share sheet—making it easy to fit into your workflow. # Your Data, 100% Yours Your data is stored safely on your device and in iCloud. When saved to iCloud, it’s encrypted with your iCloud Keychain. For those using iCloud’s Advanced Data Protection, enjoy the added security of end-to-end encryption. All data can also be exported as Markdown, so you can take it anywhere with no lock-in. # A Powerful Editor Strflow supports a wide range of rich-text editing features, including: • Link previews • Checklists • Note links • Inline formatting (bold, italic, etc.) • Block-level formatting (lists, code blocks, quote blocks, etc.) • Images --- Strflow lets you take unlimited notes for free. By joining Strflow Plus, you’ll unlock encrypted sync and backup via iCloud. Prices may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card via your App Store account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Once activated, subscriptions cannot be canceled. Manage your subscriptions in your App Store Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription. The lifetime option is a one-time, non-renewing purchase that grants permanent access to Strflow Plus features. --- For any questions or feedback, please feel free to contact us at support@strflow.app. We are eager to assist and connect with you! Privacy policy: https://strflow.app/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://strflow.app/terms

About

Bodcat Notebook

A private, encrypted note-taking app for personal writing, journaling, and organizing ideas. It offers rich text and image notes, multiple browsing options, and a secure vault for sensitive records. Optional AI features are available for personal reflection.

Highlights
  • Encrypted notes and journal
  • Rich text and image support
  • Notebook and tag organization
  • Multiple browsing views
  • Private Vault for sensitive data
  • Mind Maps and Knowledge Star Map
  • Optional AI-assisted suggestions
Features
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Bodcat Notebook is a calm, privacy-first encrypted notes app for personal writing, reflection, communication review, sticky ideas, and sensitive records. Create rich text and image notes, organize notebooks and tags, browse with list, card swipe, stacked cards, or in-place reading, and use the thumbnail rail to jump through your library. Protect sensitive records in Private Vault, connect ideas with Mind Maps and Knowledge Star Map, and browse every image in a note with swipe, zoom, and return-to-place support. Journal originals stay local; supported note data can sync across devices. Choose English, Simplified Chinese, or Follow System. Optional AI-assisted suggestions and analyses require confirmation before sending and are for personal reflection only, not medical, therapeutic, legal, financial, or other professional advice. Bodcat Notebook PRO is available as an auto-renewable yearly subscription. Pricing is shown by the Apple purchase sheet and localized by storefront. Payment and renewal are handled by Apple. Privacy Policy: https://www.hcjworld.com/apps/bodcat-ios-en/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://www.hcjworld.com/apps/bodcat-ios-en/terms/ Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Strflow4 screens
Bodcat Notebook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bodcat Notebook at every 3 days against Strflow's fortnightly. Strflow's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Strflow sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Bodcat Notebook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Strflow against 5.0 for Bodcat Notebook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Strflow has 52 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Strflow's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bodcat Notebook's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Strflow ships an update fortnightly, Bodcat Notebook every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Strflow versus Bodcat Notebook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStrflowBodcat Notebook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (52 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews97.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings52 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShingo EguchiBeijing Huichengjia Technology Co., Ltd

Customer experience

Strflow

All ratings49 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.9%

Bodcat Notebook

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Strflow

Subscriptions2
  • Strflow Plus (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Strflow Plus (Annual)14 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Strflow Plus (Lifetime, Subscriber)$27.99
  • Strflow Plus (Lifetime)$37.99
1 purchases

Bodcat Notebook

Subscriptions1
  • Bodcat PRO Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Strflow free?
Strflow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bodcat Notebook free?
Bodcat Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Strflow or Bodcat Notebook?
Bodcat Notebook is rated higher. Strflow averages 4.9 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Bodcat Notebook averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Strflow or Bodcat Notebook have ads?
Neither Strflow nor Bodcat Notebook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Strflow or Bodcat Notebook?
Strflow ships an update fortnightly, and Bodcat Notebook every 3 days. Most recently, Strflow was updated on November 7, 2026 and Bodcat Notebook on November 6, 2026.

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