Comparison

Just the note vs LocalBookmark

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

Head to head
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

About

LocalBookmark

Features
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LocalBookmark keeps your important documents exactly where they belong—on your device, ready when you need them. No cloud, no waiting, no lost connections. Perfect For - Boarding passes and travel documents - Pet vaccination records and vet papers - Insurance cards and medical records - Receipts, warranties Why People Love LocalBookmark Always Ready - Even without signal or Wi-Fi, your files are there. Airplane mode? No problem. Effortless Organization - Create folders, add files, and find what you need in seconds. No setup, no sync, no stress. Local by Design - Your documents never leave your device. 100% private, 0% tracking. Backup Made Simple - Your files are portable and easy to move between devices when you upgrade or restore. Made for Real Life - At the airport counter, doctor’s office, or vet visit—have what you need, when it matters. Stop depending on the cloud to show up when you do. With LocalBookmark, your files are organized, private, and right where you need them—every time.

Screenshots

Just the note2 screens
LocalBookmark3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LocalBookmark at none against Just the note's 5. LocalBookmark also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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. LocalBookmark asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Just the note ships an update every 2 months, LocalBookmark daily. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Just the note versus LocalBookmark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust the noteLocalBookmark
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladimir TezinLeonard Melnik

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
None

LocalBookmark

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Just the note free?
Just the note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LocalBookmark free?
LocalBookmark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Just the note or LocalBookmark have ads?
Neither Just the note nor LocalBookmark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Just the note or LocalBookmark?
Just the note ships an update every 2 months, and LocalBookmark daily. Most recently, Just the note was updated on September 17, 2026 and LocalBookmark on September 9, 2026.

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