# Just the note vs NotoJournal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NotoJournal at none against Just the note's 5. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Just the note sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. NotoJournal asks for nothing beyond the download.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Just the note | NotoJournal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-the-note/id6474261979/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notojournal/id6743984805/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 62 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vladimir Tezin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546233266) | [Frank Petrullo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805400809) |

## What reviewers say

### Just the note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-the-note/id6474261979)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Just the note + | $0.99 | per month |
| Thanks to the author | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift to the author | $1.99 | one-time |
| Many thanks to the author | $1.99 | one-time |
| Just the note plus (lifetime) | $5.99 | one-time |


### NotoJournal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notojournal/id6743984805)

A private journaling app designed for daily reflection and mindfulness. It encourages consistent, pressure-free entries to foster clarity and personal growth.

**Highlights:** Private daily note-taking, Mindfulness focus, Consistency encouragement, Clarity building, Pressure-free reflection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just the note free?

Just the note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NotoJournal free?

NotoJournal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Just the note or NotoJournal?

Just the note and NotoJournal are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Just the note or NotoJournal have ads?

Neither Just the note nor NotoJournal shows ads.

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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.*