Comparison

Note26 vs TableLens

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

Head to head
About

Note26

This app offers a unique approach to note-taking by integrating directly with your calendar. Simply select a date and start typing your thoughts, to-do lists, or journal entries without any rigid structure. It provides a streamlined way to organize your life by day.

Highlights
  • One note per day organization
  • Instant writing without forms
  • Markdown support buttons
  • Calendar integration
  • To-do lists and reminders
Features
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Note26 is a lightweight, date-focused note-taking app that blends the clarity of a calendar with the freedom of writing. No titles, no time slots — just pick a day and type. It’s that simple. Unlike traditional calendar apps that require structured inputs like time, location, and titles, Note26 removes all friction. Whether you're writing a to-do list, shopping reminder, journal entry, or trip plan — just tap a date and start typing. Key Features - One note per day Organize your thoughts by date — your calendar becomes your notebook. - Instant writing No need to fill out forms. Select a day and write what matters. - Markdown support buttons Use simple buttons to add bullet points, dividers, and checklists — all rendered live as you type.

About

TableLens

Features
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TableLens is a privacy-first table scanner that runs local AI models on your device to extract table structure and text — then lets you edit and export clean data. Privacy first On-device processing: table structure + OCR run locally No cloud upload by default: your images stay on your phone Local storage: documents and edits are saved on-device Key features Capture with camera or import from Photos Auto edge detection & correction, with manual corner adjustment AI table structure recognition + Chinese/English OCR (multi-candidate OCR) Cell editing: copy/paste, delete rows/columns, clear cells, up to 20-step undo Split view: compare image (40%) + table (60%), or image-only/table-only

Screenshots

Note264 screens
TableLens3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Note26 at Free against TableLens's $9.99. Note26 also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). TableLens's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

Note26 is free to download; TableLens costs $9.99 up front. Note26 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. TableLens asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Note26 versus TableLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNote26TableLens
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNote26 Inc.Kai Chen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Note26

Subscriptions1
  • Note26 Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
None

TableLens

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Note26 free?
Note26 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TableLens free?
TableLens costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Note26 or TableLens have ads?
Neither Note26 nor TableLens shows ads.

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