# Strflow vs Bodcat Notebook

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Strflow | Bodcat Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strflow-text-yourself-notes/id6468486339/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bodcat-notebook/id6794391438/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 97.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 80 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shingo Eguchi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709973302) | [Beijing Huichengjia Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789581169) |

## What reviewers say

### Strflow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strflow-text-yourself-notes/id6468486339)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Strflow Plus (Monthly) | $1.49 | per month |
| Strflow Plus (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Strflow Plus (Lifetime, Subscriber) | $27.99 | one-time |
| Strflow Plus (Lifetime) | $37.99 | one-time |


### Bodcat Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bodcat-notebook/id6794391438)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bodcat PRO Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*