Comparison

JotItDownYo vs NoteSphere

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

Head to head
About

JotItDownYo

A straightforward and customizable note-taking application designed for ease of use. It offers robust organization features, extensive font and theme customization, and secure authentication options. Easily attach images, share content, and manage deleted notes with its intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Unlimited nested folder creation
  • Hundreds of customizable fonts and sizes
  • Passcode, Face ID, and fingerprint authentication
  • Customizable theme colors with dark mode support
  • Attach and edit images within notes
  • Undo and trash can functionality
  • Note and folder sharing
Features
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"Jot It Down Yo!" is a simple and user-friendly notes app, tailored to provide a customized experience for each user. Developed with the goal of creating a 'notes app even my Dad can use'. * Completely Free: No ads, no in-app purchases! * Intuitive Interface: Easy to use with just 'taps' and 'long presses'. So intuitive that you won't be lost trying to find where a new note is saved. * Unlimited Folder Creation: Create additional folders within folders for hierarchical organization - perfect for those who love to keep things tidy! * Customizable Fonts: Choose from hundreds of pre-installed iOS fonts (including font styles), with font sizes ranging from 10pt to 50pt, making it easy to read even for people with presbyopia like me! * Security with Authentication: Protect your privacy with passcode, facial recognition, and fingerprint authentication (depending on the device). Of course, you can opt to use it without the cumbersome authentication. * Customizable Theme Colors: Select your unique theme using the color picker - fully supports dark mode! * Image Features: Attach images to notes, with thumbnail display, adjustable size, brightness, and contrast. Black and white or sepia filters can also be applied. * Undo Function: Equipped with an Undo feature for peace of mind in case of mistaken inputs (Note: Redo function is not included). * Trash Can Function: Deleted notes are moved to the trash, so you can restore them later if needed. * Sharing Function: Easily share the contents of notes and folders with just a tap. * Color Highlighting: Highlight notes and folders with colors, making important notes instantly recognizable. * Backup Function: Backup all notes in a file and load backup files if necessary. * Character Count and Word Count Display: Features for displaying character and word count (Note: Supports only languages where words are separated by spaces).

About

NoteSphere

Features
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Note Sphereは、書きやすさと探しやすさにこだわったノートアプリです。 Markdown、プレーンテキスト、タスクノート、日記メモを用途に合わせて使い分けられます。 見出しやコードブロックを使ったMarkdown記述に対応し、学習記録・技術メモ・議事録・日々のアイデア整理まで幅広く活用できます。 フォルダで整理し、検索ですばやく目的のノートにアクセスできます。 さらに、ノート種別ごとに初期本文(テンプレート)を設定できるため、毎回の入力を効率化。 シンプルで直感的な操作で、思考を止めずに記録できます。 主な機能 ・Markdown / プレーン / タスク / 日記の4種類のノート ・フォルダ分類とノート検索 ・テンプレート初期値の設定 ・見やすく統一されたUI あなたの学習・仕事・日常の記録を、ひとつのアプリでスマートに管理できます。

Screenshots

JotItDownYo4 screens
NoteSphere4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: JotItDownYo at none against NoteSphere's shown. JotItDownYo also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). NoteSphere's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.2). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JotItDownYo ships an update daily, NoteSphere every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
JotItDownYo versus NoteSphere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJotItDownYoNoteSphere
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.212.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasayoshi UedaTakafumi Miyakoshi

In-app purchases

None

JotItDownYo

No in-app purchases

None

NoteSphere

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JotItDownYo free?
JotItDownYo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NoteSphere free?
NoteSphere is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JotItDownYo or NoteSphere have ads?
NoteSphere shows ads; JotItDownYo does not.
Which is updated more often, JotItDownYo or NoteSphere?
JotItDownYo ships an update daily, and NoteSphere every 9 days. Most recently, JotItDownYo was updated on November 4, 2026 and NoteSphere on November 8, 2026.

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