Subrain vs Type Shhh
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Subrain
This app helps you remember important information and life keywords that you might otherwise forget. Designed for minimalists, it offers a simple way to capture thoughts and serve as a personal milestone.
- Simple note-taking
- Capture life keywords
- Minimalist design
- Acts as a milestone
- Organize notes into pages
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우리는 하루에도 많은 일을 잊곤 합니다. 그것이 한 주, 한 달... 1년 이상 누적되면, 우리는 얼마나 많은 중요한 키워드를 잊으며 살아가는 걸까요? 어쩌면 인생의 큰 방향이 조금씩 바뀔 수도 있습니다. 이럴때마다, Subrain은 당신의 인생에서 이정표 같은 역할을 할 것입니다. 간단한 할 일부터, 인생에 대한 중요한 키워드를 마음껏 적어보세요. Subrain은 복잡한 건 딱 질색인 미니멀리스트를 위한 노트입니다. 마치 두뇌가 하나 더 생긴 경험을 해보세요. 노트 작성, 그리고 노트들이 담긴 페이지. 이 두 가지만 기억하세요. - We forget many things every day. If it accumulates over 1 month, 6 months... over a year, how many important keywords do we forget? Maybe the big direction of your life will change little by little. At times like this, Subrain will act like a milestone in your life. Feel free to write down everything from simple things to do to important keywords about your life. Subrain is a notebook for minimalists who hate complexity. Feel as if you have an extra brain. Just remember these two things: Writing notes and pages containing notes.
Type Shhh
This app allows you to discreetly take private notes in public spaces. It offers a way to hide your text if you feel observed, ensuring your thoughts remain confidential. You can easily share your notes to other applications when needed.
- Private note-taking
- Discreet typing interface
- Hide text when observed
- Easy sharing to other apps
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Type Shhh is for taking private notes in public. Hide the text of your notes if you think someone is watching, and continue typing. Easily share your note to another app whenever you want.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Subrain at every 9 days against Type Shhh's every 6 months. Subrain also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Subrain ships an update every 9 days, Type Shhh every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Subrain | Type Shhh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jichan Hwang | Mark Molchany |
Customer experience
Subrain
Type Shhh
In-app purchases
Subrain
No in-app purchases
Type Shhh
No in-app purchases
