Comparison

Just the note vs LemonLog

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

LemonLog

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A clearer record when your car keeps going back to the dealer. LemonLog helps vehicle owners document recurring defects, repair visits and time out of service. Keep the details together today so you can share an organized record when you need it. YOUR RECORDS, ON YOUR DEVICE No account, no cloud service and no analytics. Your journal and photos stay on your device. Export records for your own use or share them with someone you choose. Keep a device backup: LemonLog cannot recover deleted local data. START FREE - One vehicle, one defect per vehicle and five repair visits per defect. - Record repair orders, dates, mileage, dealer notes, loaner details and visit photos. - Track repair attempts per defect and days at the dealer. - View your active state's reference and ten included states: CA, TX, FL, NY, PA, OH, IL, GA, NC and MI. - One defect photo and one dashboard warning photo per defect. - Five communication entries and three expenses per vehicle. - Home screen widget, CSV export, Face ID / Touch ID app lock and optional daily reminders. BUILD A COMPLETE EVIDENCE RECORD WITH PRO - Unlimited vehicles, defects and repair visits. - Generate an evidence PDF with vehicle details, defect chronology, communications, notices, expenses and defect / repair photos. - Browse reference information for all 50 states and DC. - Remove the defect-photo limit and communication / expense entry limits. - Track manufacturer written notices and responses. Choose Pro Annual, an auto-renewing subscription, or Pro Lifetime, a one-time purchase with no recurring charge. Both unlock all Pro features. Prices and any eligible introductory offer are displayed by the App Store before purchase. Existing subscribers keep access for their entitled period. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel subscriptions in Apple Account settings. Restore purchases using the same Apple Account. Buying Lifetime does not automatically cancel an existing subscription. LemonLog is a personal documentation tool, not a law firm or case evaluation service. It does not provide legal advice, determine eligibility, file documents, communicate on your behalf or refer attorneys. State reference information is general, may change and may not cover every exception. Verify with current state code or a licensed attorney before acting. CSV export contains text records, not photos, and is not a restorable backup. Privacy Policy: https://app-legal-pages.vercel.app/lemonlog/privacy Terms of Service: https://app-legal-pages.vercel.app/lemonlog/terms Support: captainlongevity@gmail.com

Screenshots

Just the note2 screens
LemonLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

Just the note and LemonLog are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and LemonLog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Just the note versus LemonLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust the noteLemonLog
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladimir Tezin慧慧 高

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
2 purchases

LemonLog

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Just the note free?
Just the note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LemonLog free?
LemonLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Just the note or LemonLog have ads?
Neither Just the note nor LemonLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Just the note or LemonLog?
Just the note ships an update every 2 months, and LemonLog every 2 months. Most recently, Just the note was updated on September 17, 2026 and LemonLog on September 28, 2026.

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