Comparison

Mahaam vs Jotly

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

Head to head
About

Mahaam

Features
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Simple todo app. Create and share todo lists. Term of Use: https://mahaam.dev/terms-conditions.html

About

Jotly

A fast, private, and offline note-taking app with a clean, minimalist design. It allows for instant typing, easy organization, and customization without any ads or sign-ups. Perfect for quick notes, lists, or journal entries.

Highlights
  • Instant start typing
  • Minimalist design
  • Offline functionality
  • Private local storage
  • Easy search and organization
  • Customizable look
Features
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Jotly: Simple Notes is the fast, private, and offline way to take notes, jot ideas, and stay organized. No sign-ups. No ads. No clutter. Just a clean notepad designed for quick, distraction-free writing. Why You’ll Love Jotly: Instant Start: Open and start typing immediately — no menus, no loading screens. Minimal Design: A distraction-free writing space that keeps the focus on your words. Offline First: Works anywhere, even without internet. Perfect for quick notes on the go. Private Notebook: All notes are stored locally on your device — we never track or store your data. Easy Organization: Search, edit, and manage your notes effortlessly. Section Shortcuts: Each section becomes a shortcut for easy navigation, helping you find the right spot instantly. Customizable Look: Choose colors and styles to make the app yours. Whether you’re writing a to-do list, grocery list, journal entry, or meeting notes, Jotly makes note taking simple, fast, and private. Perfect for anyone who wants an easy notepad without extra clutter.

Screenshots

Mahaam2 screens
Jotly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mahaam at none against Jotly's 1. Mahaam also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Jotly's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads 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. Jotly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mahaam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mahaam ships an update fortnightly, Jotly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mahaam versus Jotly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMahaamJotly
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbdullah AyasrahAloha Supplies LLC

In-app purchases

None

Mahaam

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Jotly

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Mahaam free?
Mahaam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jotly free?
Jotly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mahaam or Jotly have ads?
Neither Mahaam nor Jotly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mahaam or Jotly?
Mahaam ships an update fortnightly, and Jotly every 5 days. Most recently, Mahaam was updated on October 4, 2026 and Jotly on October 1, 2026.

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