Comparison

Notes and Thoughts vs AlwaysList

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

Head to head
About

Notes and Thoughts

Capture thoughts and ideas instantly without interrupting your current task. This minimalist tool sits in your menubar, offering a streamlined way to jot down notes and maintain focus. It's designed for users who prioritize efficiency and seamless workflow integration.

Highlights
  • Menubar integration
  • Quick idea capture
  • Workflow disruption-free
  • Focus-oriented design
  • Simple interface
Features
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Little Note redefines the way you take notes on your iPhone. Designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind, it sits quietly in your menubar, ready to capture your thoughts and ideas without disrupting your workflow. With Little Note, you never have to leave the context of your current task, making it the perfect tool for those who value focus and productivity.

About

AlwaysList

Features
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AlwaysList is a new style of Todo management app. The PiP (Picture-in-Picture) feature, originally intended for playing videos in a small window, is used to display the list, making the app unique. In traditional Todo apps, you need to display the app screen to check off items. However, with AlwaysList, the list is displayed in PiP mode, allowing you to always see the list even while using other apps. Since the PiP feature is utilized, you don't need to keep the AlwaysList app screen open. As a result, unfortunately, the number of ad displays within the app is extremely low... If you are a fan of AlwaysList, we would be grateful if you could consider subscribing to support us. For feature requests or suggestions, please feel free to send them via the "Feedback" section within the app.

Screenshots

Notes and Thoughts1 screens
AlwaysList3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notes and Thoughts at none against AlwaysList's 2. Notes and Thoughts also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. AlwaysList sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Notes and Thoughts asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Notes and Thoughts versus AlwaysList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes and ThoughtsAlwaysList
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews90.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationFreeโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.416.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin ChromikKaito Yoshimura

In-app purchases

None

Notes and Thoughts

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

AlwaysList

Subscriptions2
  • PremiumPlan(MonthlyPayment)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • PremiumPlan(YearlyPayment)7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Notes and Thoughts free?
Notes and Thoughts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AlwaysList free?
AlwaysList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Notes and Thoughts or AlwaysList have ads?
AlwaysList shows ads; Notes and Thoughts does not.

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