Comparison

Just Note2 vs Just the note

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

Head to head
About

Just Note2

This note-taking app offers a minimalist, ad-free, and privacy-focused experience. It securely stores your notes in a sandboxed environment and saves them in real-time, all for free.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • Ad-free experience
  • Privacy-first data handling
  • Sandboxed environment for security
  • Real-time note saving
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Experience the epitome of simplicity with our note-taking app "Just Note". Designed with a minimalist approach, our application ensures an ad-free environment where your privacy is paramount. We don't gather your data, and our sandbox nature guarantees a secure space for your notes. What's more? It's completely free. Plus, never miss a thought with our real-time save feature. Dive into a seamless and safe note-taking experience now! Key Features: - Minimalist Design: Uncluttered and straightforward. - Ad-free: No interruptions, just your notes. - Privacy-first: We don't collect or store your data. - Sandboxed Environment: Your notes stay safe and secure. - Completely Free: No hidden charges or in-app purchases. - Real-time Save: Your thoughts are captured as you type. - Dark Mode: For a comfortable reading experience in low-light conditions.

About

Just the note

Capture thoughts and ideas instantly with a minimalist note-taking application. Designed for speed and simplicity, it allows for quick entry via widgets or a single swipe. Get your notes down without distraction.

Highlights
  • One-swipe note creation
  • Widget for one-tap notes
  • Minimalist interface
  • Fast and convenient
  • Simple note-taking
Features
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Quick Notes. A minimalist and convenient app for situations when you need to quickly jot something down. A new note in one swipe. With the widget—just one tap. If you figure out how to make it even more convenient—let me know )) vtezin@gmail.com

Screenshots

Just Note23 screens
Just the note2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Just Note2 at none against Just the note's 5. Just Note2 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). Just the note's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Just the note sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Just Note2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Just Note2 against 5.0 for Just the note. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Just Note2 ships an update every 10 months, Just the note every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Just Note2 versus Just the note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust Note2Just the note
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKOSUKE OSAWAVladimir Tezin

In-app purchases

None

Just Note2

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Just the note

Subscriptions1
  • Just the note +7 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time4
  • Thanks to the author$0.99
  • Gift to the author$1.99
  • Many thanks to the author$1.99
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  • Just the note plus (lifetime)$5.99

Questions

Is Just Note2 free?
Just Note2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Just the note free?
Just the note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Just Note2 or Just the note?
Just Note2 and Just the note are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Just Note2 or Just the note have ads?
Neither Just Note2 nor Just the note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Just Note2 or Just the note?
Just Note2 ships an update every 10 months, and Just the note every 2 months. Most recently, Just Note2 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Just the note on November 4, 2026.

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