Comparison

StudioDB 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

StudioDB

This app offers a unique object-oriented approach to scriptwriting, allowing users to create, edit, and manage projects, characters, scenes, and dialogue. It provides tools for casting actors, defining locations, and organizing script elements with intelligent options and import/export capabilities.

Highlights
  • Object-oriented scriptwriting interface
  • Project, scene, and character management
  • Intelligent element options for dialogue and action
  • Actor casting and character association
  • Import/export projects and scripts as JSON
  • Generate reports and share files
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With StudioDB app you can create, edit or read your Scripts anywhere anytime on the palms of your hands.  Will allow you to cast your Characters , define Locations for your Scenes  - give you a unique point of view of your characters – where you will be able to read/control/edit Scenes for Scripts where an individual Character can exist from the Project and Scripts Character Options. It has an Object Oriented concept in writing Scripts that gives you a new and fresh interface in writing Scripts.  Every aspect of writing a Script is considered an Object from the highest level (Projects) to the lowest level (Elements - Action, Dialogue, etc..) Objects that can be analyzed, copied, moved, imported, exported, etc… Example:  Project Object – contains Scripts, Characters, Locations, Artists, etc… Objects Script Object – contains Scenes, Elements (Action-Dialogue-Shot-Transition-Note), Characters, XScript, etc… Objects This concept in writing Scripts – creates a unique interface in bringing your imagination/Story to your Scripts.  StudioDB will let you cast your Characters– and as you read and write your story – the image of your Actor will be connected to your Characters. You will be able to select an Image that identifies your Object (Project, Script or Artist) Features: * Projects/Scripts are stored in Apps Core Database - where all aspect of writing Scripts exist as an Object * StudioDB Artist Data is fully user controlled on the content - which allows you to control what Artist (Actors) are available for your Projects which can be used to cast your Character * Intelligent Element Options - When writing the Scenes    - Character Button to pick the Characters in the Dialogue & Scenes - Auto check - typed Character name to see if they exist in Script Characters list - and linking it to the Scene and Dialogue    - Shot Button - to Select predefined/user customizable Shot options    - Transition Button - to Select predefined/user customizable Transition Options * Character Segment in Project Detail - allow you to view & edit all the Scripts the Character is associated within that Project * Copy/Cut/Paste functionality on you Script Writing Objects (Characters, Scenes & Elements) * Internal Clipboard for Characters, Locations, Scenes, Elements and saved XScripts - User Controlled and Maintained * Import/Export your Projects, Scripts, Characters, Locations, Artists, etc.. by creating the Objects JSON file. * Options to Generate Report, Color rtf PDF, B&W rtf PDF and JSON Files depending on the Object (Project, Script, Scene, Character, Location, etc..) * Studio, Project, Script, Character, Location, Artist, Site Report File and Option to Share once File is generated. * Create Read Only files to send to other App Users to import in their Read tab as Read Only Script Version 2.0.0+. App will be Free to use. Full Access to all Functionality. Privacy policy: https://www.x23apps.com/studiodb-privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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

StudioDB4 screens
Just the note2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Just the note at 5.0 against StudioDB's 4.0. Just the note also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. StudioDB sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and Just the note sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Just the note holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StudioDB ships an update every 15 months, Just the note every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
StudioDB versus Just the note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudioDBJust the note
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDipen PatelVladimir Tezin

Customer experience

StudioDB

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Just the note

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StudioDB

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Access$2.993 Months
  • Premium Access$9.991 Year
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 StudioDB free?
StudioDB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Just the note free?
Just the note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, StudioDB or Just the note?
Just the note is rated higher. StudioDB averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Just the note averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do StudioDB or Just the note have ads?
Neither StudioDB nor Just the note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StudioDB or Just the note?
StudioDB ships an update every 15 months, and Just the note every 2 months. Most recently, StudioDB was updated on June 23, 2026 and Just the note on September 17, 2026.

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