Comparison

Topilo Notes vs HotJot Notes

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

Head to head
About

Topilo Notes

Capture and organize all your thoughts and ideas effortlessly. This app allows for instant note-taking without titles, letting you structure your thoughts later. It offers a rich text editor, cross-device syncing, and a clean, minimal design.

Highlights
  • Instant thought capture
  • Structure in hindsight
  • Local and offline-first
  • Sync across devices
  • Rich text editor
  • Dark mode
  • Quick navigation
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Capture thousands of thoughts and make them all useful. A notes app reimagined for handling your every thought and idea while making it easy to process, organize and review them later. - Instant thought capture with title-less notes - Structure in hindsight - capture first, organize later And of course, all must have features in a modern note app included. - Local and offline-first - Sync across devices - Rich text editor with internal links, bullet lists, etc. - Dark mode - Minimal and clean design - Quick navigation dialog for fast browsing and tagging

About

HotJot Notes

Capture ideas, photos, and thoughts quickly using a familiar text thread interface. Organize your life into chronological "Stacks" for focused streams of consciousness. Export your data easily in universal Markdown format.

Highlights
  • Text-to-Save workflow
  • Organize into Stacks
  • Visual Timelines
  • Total Privacy
  • Export to Markdown
  • No ads
Features
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Stop overthinking your notes. HotJot is the fastest way to capture ideas, photos, and thoughts using an interface you already know: a text thread. Organize your life into Stacks. These are focused, chronological streams of consciousness that feel like texting yourself. Whether it’s a fleeting thought, a photo of a receipt, or a project log, HotJot keeps it organized by time and topic without the heavy feel of other note-taking apps. Why HotJot? • The "Text-to-Save" Workflow: No friction. Just pick a Stack and start typing. • Visual Timelines: Every entry is automatically timestamped. Scroll back to see exactly when an idea struck. • Total Privacy: Your data never leaves your device or your personal iCloud backup. It’s in your control. • Own Your Data: Don’t get locked in. Export any Stack (or your entire library) into a clean .zip file containing universal Markdown files and your original photos or videos. • No ads: We hate ads as much as you do. HotJot is completely free for an introductory period, and if you get it while it's free you'll get upgraded for free later. Perfect for: • Project Tracking: Document progress with photos and quick notes. • Quick Capture: Save links, quotes, book recommendations, and "to-dos" before they vanish. • Personal Journaling: A space for your daily thoughts. • Shopping & Lists: Text your family’s requests into a dedicated Stack.

Screenshots

Topilo Notes3 screens
HotJot Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HotJot Notes at 5.0 against Topilo Notes's 1.0. HotJot Notes also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Topilo Notes's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HotJot Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Topilo Notes ships an update every 8 months, HotJot Notes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Topilo Notes versus HotJot Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTopilo NotesHotJot Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon BengtssonSandstorm Innovations LLC (US)

Customer experience

Topilo Notes

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

HotJot Notes

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Topilo Notes

No in-app purchases

None

HotJot Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Topilo Notes free?
Topilo Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HotJot Notes free?
HotJot Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Topilo Notes or HotJot Notes?
HotJot Notes is rated higher. Topilo Notes averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HotJot Notes averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Topilo Notes or HotJot Notes have ads?
Neither Topilo Notes nor HotJot Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Topilo Notes or HotJot Notes?
Topilo Notes ships an update every 8 months, and HotJot Notes every 2 months. Most recently, Topilo Notes was updated on September 30, 2026 and HotJot Notes on October 6, 2026.

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