Comparison

UltraNotes vs Nocast

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

Head to head
About

UltraNotes

This app combines powerful note-taking, handwriting, and PDF annotation features. Create rich text notes, sketch with various tools, and mark up documents. Organize, search, and sync your notes across devices.

Highlights
  • Handwritten notes with Apple Pencil
  • Rich text formatting and templates
  • PDF annotation and signing
  • Cross-device synchronization via iCloud
  • Searchable handwriting and text
  • Side-by-side multitasking on iPad/Mac
  • Audio recording with notes
Features
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UltraNotes is a powerful note-taking app and writing app that supports handwriting with Apple Pencil, typing with a keyboard, and annotating PDFs. Handwritten Notes • Create notes with covers and paper templates. Built-in 19 covers and 17 templates. And you could also import your own covers and templates. • 10+ Pens and Brushes: Ball Pen, Fountain Pen, Marker, Crayon, Water Color, Laser, Scribble, Tape etc. • Adjust the thickness and color of the pen tip • Draw perfect shapes and lines. • Write with scribble tool by using Apple Pencil, and it will convert to text instantly. • Use tape tool to help you memorize learning content. • Squeeze Apple Pencil Pro to show contextual palette. • Add text box, stickers and images to make your note more beautiful. • Export note to PDF and image Text Notes • Set headings to make TOC(Table of Contents). • Format text with bold, italics, strikethrough, underline • Highlight text with colors • Bullet List, Numbered List and To-Do List. • Set your own font, font size, line spacing, paragraph spacing, and more • Attach files and images on note. • Templates: Resume, Essay, Shopping List, To-Do List, Weekly Planner etc. • Export note to PDF, RTF, HTML, Markdown and Plain TXT Annotation • Mark up PDFs. • Sign documents Search • Search text and handwritting in notes and PDFs. Multi-task • Work with two notes side-by-side on iPad and Mac. • Drag & Drop handwriting, typed text, and images between notes. Presentation • Present your notes on TV screen via AirPlay or HDMI cable. • 3 Presentation Modes: Entire Screen, Current Page and All Pages. • Use laser tool to point out the content what you’re presenting. More • Record audio while you’re taking note. • Set reminder on note. • Organize notes into categories and folders. • Move, copy and delete notes and folders. • Show notes in grid view and list view. • Sort notes by name, date etc. • Scan physical documents and import to UltraNotes. • Import PDFs and images. • Lock app with password or Face ID. Synchronization & Backup • Synchronize notes among your iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud. • Backup notes to Google Drive. ===== CONTACT US ===== Email: support@skyjos.com Twitter: @SkyjosApps Facebook: @SkyjosApp

About

Nocast

Features
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Stay Focused. Stay Organized. Stay Productive. A thoughtfully crafted productivity app that brings clarity to your day. Manage your tasks effortlessly with intelligent features and a sleek, minimalist design. • Start Each Day with Clarity Open the app to a clear, distraction-free view of your tasks for the day. Navigate your schedule with ease, check off completed items, and stay focused on what matters most—without the clutter. • Everything in One Task View Tap into any task for a detailed view that holds all the context you need: notes, files, reminders, subtasks, and more. It's your task’s personal control center—streamlined and intuitive. • AI-Powered Subtask Generation Not sure how to break down a big project? Our intelligent assistant automatically generates meaningful subtasks based on your task type—be it school, work, or personal—to help you move forward step by step. • Plan Ahead with Ease See your entire month at a glance with our elegant calendar view. Quickly jump between dates and visualize your upcoming workload to make smarter, stress-free planning decisions. • Track Your Progress Get motivated by weekly completion charts that show your productivity trends over time. Whether you're crushing goals or picking up momentum, your progress is always within reach. • Smart Organization, Made Simple Create custom categories like Work, School, Health, or Personal, each with its own color for easy sorting. Keep everything organized while still having it all in one place. • Never Miss a Beat Set intelligent reminders that notify you exactly when you need them. With flexible scheduling and smart timing, staying on track has never been easier. Key Features: • Clean, focused task overview • Detailed task management with files, notes & more • AI-powered subtasks based on task category • Monthly and daily calendar views • Weekly productivity tracking • Customizable, color-coded categories • Smart reminders and notifications Perfect for: • Students organizing coursework • Professionals managing work projects • Anyone looking to level up personal productivity • Busy individuals juggling daily life Transform your productivity today. Download now and experience the power of thoughtful design + smart technology—your future self will thank you.

Screenshots

UltraNotes4 screens
Nocast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nocast at none against UltraNotes's 1. On price, ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. UltraNotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nocast asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
UltraNotes versus Nocast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUltraNotesNocast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (187 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings187 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkyjos Co., Ltd.DEMIR BAYDEMIR

Bugs and requests

UltraNotes

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Writing and drawing input not working
  • Page scrolling interferes with writing
  • iCloud sync not functioning
  • Export to other apps failing
  • Hand gestures changing page zoom during writing
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  • Shape resizing not working after cutting
  • Search functionality crashes app
  • Added pages not saving when importing PDFs
  • PDF import quirks related to iCloud sync
  • App crashes causing data loss
  • Pro version access lost unexpectedly
  • Audio recording cannot be exported

Requested features

21 requests
  • Ability to lock zoom while writing with Apple Pencil
  • Resize shapes after cutting/moving them
  • Export notes to PDF and other apps
  • Dark/light theme toggle for pages
  • Nested list item support
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  • Additional font options
  • More sticker varieties
  • Infinite canvas on all sides
  • Password protection for individual notes
  • Straightened highlighter tool
  • Zoom video with auto-advance feature
  • LaTeX conversion support
  • Hierarchical folder navigation panel
  • Left-right page swiping navigation
  • Borderless canvas option
  • Selection tool with resize capability
  • One-click PDF annotation save option
  • Category deletion/renaming without cloud deletion
  • Audio recording export
  • UI language selection independent of system settings
  • Finger tap to undo functionality

Nocast

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

UltraNotes

One-time1
  • UltraNotes Pro Lifetime$4.99
None

Nocast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UltraNotes free?
UltraNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nocast free?
Nocast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UltraNotes or Nocast have ads?
Neither UltraNotes nor Nocast shows ads.

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