Messame vs JotLo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Messame
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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.
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.
- Fast note capture
- Quick search functionality
- Location-aware entries
- Note sharing
- Distraction-free design
- Optional iCloud sync
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Messame sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JotLo asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Messame | JotLo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Picture It | Krith Roth |
In-app purchases
Messame
- Unlimited topics$3.99
JotLo
No in-app purchases









