Comparison

Note26 vs Tacet

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

Tacet

Features
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Tacet is an AI assistant for your documents that runs entirely on your iPhone. REAL DOCUMENT WORK Hand it a spreadsheet and get one back with live =SUM() formulas, not frozen numbers. It reads Word, PDF and CSV, summarizes them on the device, and writes new documents from your notes. NOTHING LEAVES WITHOUT YOUR OK The model runs on-device with Apple Intelligence. There is no cloud and no account. If a task ever needs the network, Tacet first shows you the exact text it would send, and waits. WORKS OFFLINE Chats, notes and files live in your phone's storage. Tacet works in airplane mode. HONEST MATH Arithmetic is computed in code, never guessed. Every step is shown as a visible chip, so you see what it did rather than taking its word. YOUR DAY, ON YOUR TERMS Calendar, reminders and contacts, asked for only at the moment a task needs them. TEACH IT YOUR OWN SKILLS Documents, calculation, calendar, reminders and search are built in. Write your own rules on top, and connect your own MCP server or SearXNG search if you want to. PRIVATE BY ARCHITECTURE, NOT BY POLICY No account, no analytics, no tracking. Keys for your own servers stay in the Keychain. Requires an iPhone with Apple Intelligence. Tacet, Latin for "it is silent."

Screenshots

Note264 screens
Tacet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tacet at none against Note26's 1. Tacet also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). Note26's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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. Note26 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Tacet asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Note26 ships an update monthly, Tacet every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Note26 versus Tacet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNote26Tacet
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNote26 Inc.ABDULLAH FARUK CIFTLER

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Note26

Subscriptions1
  • Note26 Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
None

Tacet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Note26 free?
Note26 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tacet free?
Tacet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Note26 or Tacet have ads?
Neither Note26 nor Tacet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Note26 or Tacet?
Note26 ships an update monthly, and Tacet every 11 days. Most recently, Note26 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Tacet on October 31, 2026.

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