Comparison

Telegraph vs ZyNotes

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

Head to head
About

Telegraph

Features
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Telegraph is a powerful, native API client and testing tool built for developers on macOS and iOS. Design, send and debug HTTP requests with a clean, intuitive interface, no browser required. Build & Send Requests Create GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE, HEAD and OPTIONS requests. Add query parameters, custom headers and request bodies in JSON, XML, HTML, JavaScript or plain text. Paste a URL with query strings and Telegraph automatically parses them into editable parameters. Organise with Collections Group your API endpoints into collections by project, service or team. Collapse, expand, rename, export and import collections as shareable .telegraph.json files. Drag requests between collections with a right-click. Environment Variables Define variables like {{baseUrl}} or {{apiKey}} and switch between Development, Staging and Production environments instantly. Variables are highlighted in blue so you always know what will be substituted at send time. Authentication Built In Telegraph supports Basic Auth, Bearer Token, API Key (header or query), OAuth 2.0 with PKCE, and OAuth 1.0a, plus Pro-only Digest Auth, AWS Signature v4 and JWT Bearer. All credentials are stored securely in your device Keychain. Batch Testing Set expected HTTP status codes on each endpoint and run automated tests across an entire collection or all requests at once. Instantly see PASSED, FAILED or ERROR results per endpoint. API Documentation Generator Select endpoints, add descriptions and notes, then generate professional API documentation in Markdown, HTML or PDF. Filter and group endpoints by collection with one-click select/deselect. Code Generation After sending a request, view generated code in cURL, Swift (URLSession), C# (HttpClient) and raw HTTP/1.1 format. Copy to clipboard with one tap. Developer-Friendly Defaults Configurable SSL verification, redirect following, request timeouts and custom User-Agent headers. Syntax-highlighted code editor powered by Ace with 30+ themes. iCloud Sync Your requests, collections, environments and documentation sync automatically across all your Apple devices via iCloud. Response Inspector View response status, timing, size, request headers and response headers. Auto-formatted JSON responses for easy reading. Import & Export Import OpenAPI 3.x / Swagger specifications. Import and export collections. Execute raw cURL commands directly. Telegraph Pro unlocks unlimited requests, batch tests, environments, advanced auth methods, custom User-Agent, default headers and all pro tools. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ZyNotes

This app offers a secure, offline note-taking experience with no account required. It features a rich editor, to-do lists, image insertion, and PDF export. Customize your workspace and protect sensitive entries with a password.

Highlights
  • Fast and frictionless note-taking
  • Private and offline by default
  • Optional iCloud backup
  • Advanced note editor with rich formatting
  • Built-in to-do lists
  • Add photos to notes
  • Share notes as PDF
  • Lock and secure your notes
Features
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ZyNotes is a private offline notes app for your thoughts, diary and study notes. No account, no internet needed, and nobody else can read what you write. • PRIVATE NOTES THAT STAY ON YOUR DEVICE Your notes live on your iPhone or iPad, not on someone else’s server. No sign-up, no login and no data collection. Start writing the moment you open the app. • A THOUGHT JOURNAL AND STUDY DIARY IN ONE Sort every note into Diary, Study or Journal with one tap. Keep your private thoughts, daily journal and homework notes separate, and find any of them in seconds. • LOCK ANY NOTE Lock a single note with a password, a 4-digit PIN or Face ID. Only someone who can unlock it can read it. Perfect for a secret diary or anything personal. • WRITE THE WAY YOU LIKE Use headings, bold and italic text, checklists, numbered and bulleted lists, quotes and highlights. Add photos right inside a note and turn it into a study notebook you’ll actually want to reread. • VOICE NOTES Record a voice note when typing isn’t an option and keep it next to your written notes. • PRIVATE AI HELPER Ask the built-in note summarizer to shorten a long note, or chat with your notes to find what you wrote. It’s designed for privacy, like the rest of ZyNotes. • MORE YOU’LL LIKE To-do checklists inside any note, share a note as a PDF, light and dark themes, custom backgrounds and fonts. Made for students, journal writers and anyone who wants a simple, private place for their notes. Download ZyNotes and keep your notes yours. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://zynotes.pntapps.com/privacy

Screenshots

Telegraph4 screens
ZyNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ZyNotes at fortnightly against Telegraph's every 11 months. ZyNotes also leads on ratings volume (28 vs 1). Telegraph's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Telegraph sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year and ZyNotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Telegraph holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZyNotes has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Telegraph ships an update every 11 months, ZyNotes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Telegraph versus ZyNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTelegraphZyNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews—86.2% of reviews
Number of ratings128 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMARITIME MASTER LIMITEDMd Imran Ansari

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Telegraph

Subscriptions1
  • Telegraph Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Year
3 purchases

ZyNotes

Subscriptions2
  • Zynotes Weekly Premium$3.997 Days
  • Zynotes Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Zynotes Lifetime Access$39.99

Questions

Is Telegraph free?
Telegraph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZyNotes free?
ZyNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Telegraph or ZyNotes?
Telegraph is rated higher. Telegraph averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ZyNotes averages 4.7 from 28 ratings.
Do Telegraph or ZyNotes have ads?
Neither Telegraph nor ZyNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Telegraph or ZyNotes?
Telegraph ships an update every 11 months, and ZyNotes fortnightly. Most recently, Telegraph was updated on October 27, 2026 and ZyNotes on October 20, 2026.

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