Notes and Thoughts vs PureList
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Menubar integration
- Quick idea capture
- Workflow disruption-free
- Focus-oriented design
- Simple interface
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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.
PureList
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PureList is a clean and lightweight task list app designed for people who want to stay organized without clutter. Add tasks quickly, mark them complete, clear finished items, and keep your daily list focused. PureList keeps the experience simple so your attention stays on what needs to get done. Features: - Quick task entry - Simple complete and incomplete toggles - Clear completed tasks or reset the whole list - Share and import PureList task files - Minimal, distraction-free interface - Local storage for your tasks No complicated setup. No unnecessary noise. Just a focused list for everyday tasks.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Notes and Thoughts at every 3 weeks against PureList's every 3 months. Notes and Thoughts also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.4 vs 26.2). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Notes and Thoughts ships an update every 3 weeks, PureList every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Notes and Thoughts | PureList |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kevin Chromik | KAYZER ELEKTRONIK TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI |
In-app purchases
Notes and Thoughts
No in-app purchases
PureList
No in-app purchases
