Comparison

Messame vs JotLo

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

Head to head
About

Messame

Features
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Level up your note taking - save links, PDFs, photos, videos, links, phone numbers and files. All of the notes are categorized by date and are shown in messaging application kind of view. Messame has multiple features to make it quick to create and read notes. You can sort your notes to topics, lock your topics using Face ID or Touch ID, customize the looks to your preferences, take quick notes from lockscreen widgets and much more! Start messaging yourself now with Messame.

About

JotLo

Capture ideas instantly with this fast, distraction-free note-taking app. It offers quick capture, powerful search, and optional location-aware entries. Share notes easily and keep your data private and secure.

Highlights
  • Fast note capture
  • Quick search functionality
  • Location-aware entries
  • Note sharing
  • Distraction-free design
  • Optional iCloud sync
Features
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JotLo — Quick Notes, Instantly Capture ideas the moment they hit. JotLo is a lightweight note app built for speed, clarity, and control. Key features * Fast capture for quick notes, lists, with option to include the street address where the note was created * Search to find notes quickly * Share notes via Messages, Mail, and more * Simple, distraction-free design Privacy & ownership * Ad-free and free to use * Your data belongs to you * Private by design * No 3rd-party servers * No Tracking * iCloud sync is supported (optional) so notes stay available across your Apple devices when enabled. If disabled, your data remains stored locally on your device. Perfect for: * Capture ideas fast — one tap, instant note. * Parked somewhere? Save the spot — location + quick label so you don’t wander. * Photo + note combo — receipts, whiteboards, labels, anything. * Meeting bullets fast — quick list, no formatting headaches. * Shopping + errands — lightweight checklist you’ll actually use. * Work log / daily wins — quick entries, easy review later. * Travel memory dump — places, pins, photos, quick thoughts. * Share in one tap — send a note to Messages/Email instantly. * Find it later — search by keyword or tag-style titles. Location-Aware Entries (Optional) * Add your current location to any entry. * Tap “Navigate” to open directions instantly.

Screenshots

Messame4 screens
JotLo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JotLo at none against Messame's 1. JotLo also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Messame sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JotLo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Messame ships an update every 2 months, JotLo every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Messame versus JotLo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMessameJotLo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPicture ItKrith Roth

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Messame

One-time1
  • Unlimited topics$3.99
None

JotLo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Messame free?
Messame is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JotLo free?
JotLo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Messame or JotLo have ads?
Neither Messame nor JotLo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Messame or JotLo?
Messame ships an update every 2 months, and JotLo every 10 days. Most recently, Messame was updated on November 4, 2026 and JotLo on November 5, 2026.

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