Comparison

NoteTech vs Present Past

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

Head to head
About

NoteTech

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NoteTech lets you build data-driven automations and tools("tech") in under a minute by simply writing notes.​​ ​ The world's first "note-code" platform, NoteTech gives you the power of traditional no-code, with the accessibility of a text-only interface that uses your own words.​​​​​​ Here's how it works: Step 1: Write a note that describes a tech. Step 2: You're done.​​ Types of Tech you can build: Autos: Automations that run automatically Tools: Programs that run on-demand

About

Present Past

Features
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Present Past is a simple journaling app built around a timeline. It helps you capture small moments as they happen and quietly brings them back later, when they feel new again. Instead of long, structured entries, you can write short notes throughout the day. Thoughts, events, or even something you don’t want to forget. Over time, they form a personal history you can revisit anytime. ### Key Features - Timeline-based journaling Your entries are organized in a clean, chronological timeline, making it easy to browse your past. - Quick capture Open the app and start writing immediately. No friction, no setup. - Hashtags for flexible organization Add tags to your entries and follow threads across time. - Resurface past moments Revisit entries from the past and rediscover thoughts you’ve forgotten. - Text-first experience Designed to keep your focus on thoughts rather than media. - Private and simple Your data stays on your device. No accounts, no distractions.

Screenshots

NoteTech4 screens
Present Past4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Present Past at none against NoteTech's 3. NoteTech's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. NoteTech sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Present Past asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoteTech ships an update every 3 days, Present Past every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
NoteTech versus Present Past: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteTechPresent Past
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days β€” betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size33 MB33 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSIMPLTech, Inc.SeungEun Lee

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NoteTech

Subscriptions3
  • Silver (Auto-Renewing)$4.991 Month
  • Gold (Auto-Renewing)$9.991 Month
  • Platinum (Auto-Renewing)$19.991 Month
None

Present Past

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NoteTech free?
NoteTech is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Present Past free?
Present Past is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NoteTech or Present Past have ads?
Neither NoteTech nor Present Past shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoteTech or Present Past?
NoteTech ships an update every 3 days, and Present Past every 4 days. Most recently, NoteTech was updated on October 13, 2026 and Present Past on October 2, 2026.

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