Comparison

JotItDownYo vs Arrival Alert!

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
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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

Arrival Alert!

Features
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“You’re almost there!” A new habit with smartphone announcements to help prevent missing your stop. An alarm sounds as you approach your destination, making it the definitive app to avoid oversleeping and missed stops. Perfect for commuting, travel, and everyday outings—get a timely “Almost there!” alert before you arrive. What You Can Do Pre-arrival alarm: Automatically notifies you (sound, vibration, notification) as you near your destination. Distance trigger: Adjust the arrival radius (500 m / 1 km / 1.5 km / 2 km). Background support: Continues detection even with the screen off. Favorite places: One-tap registration for home, work, stations, and more. Use Cases Get off at the right stop during commutes or school trips. Avoid passing your stop while traveling or on business trips. Prevent “just a moment” naps or getting absorbed in reading. Required Permissions Location: “While Using” or “Always” (recommend “Always” for background alerts). Notifications: To display pre-arrival alarms. “You’re almost there!” is a simple arrival alarm that brings peace of mind to your journeys. Use it for everyday travel with confidence.

Screenshots

JotItDownYo4 screens
Arrival Alert!3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: JotItDownYo at daily against Arrival Alert!'s every 3 weeks. On price, ads, 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, Arrival Alert! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
JotItDownYo versus Arrival Alert!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJotItDownYoArrival Alert!
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.2 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasayoshi Uedatanabe yutaka

In-app purchases

None

JotItDownYo

No in-app purchases

None

Arrival Alert!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JotItDownYo free?
JotItDownYo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arrival Alert! free?
Arrival Alert! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JotItDownYo or Arrival Alert! have ads?
Neither JotItDownYo nor Arrival Alert! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JotItDownYo or Arrival Alert!?
JotItDownYo ships an update daily, and Arrival Alert! every 3 weeks. Most recently, JotItDownYo was updated on October 5, 2026 and Arrival Alert! on October 2, 2026.

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