Comparison

Whizz vs Nocturnum

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

Head to head
About

Whizz

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This app is versatile, handling everything from simple To-Dos to work task management. Perfect for managing To-Dos like "Someday I want to do" or "Want to do soon" without deadlines. Visualize the progress of tasks you tend to procrastinate, helping you move forward little by little. Features: - Most features are available offline. - One task can be categorized into multiple categories. - View top tasks from multiple categories on a single screen. - Drag and drop with your finger to rearrange or move to the trash. - Completed tasks can be automatically moved to the trash. - You can manage progress by setting maximum and current values. - You can set progress units, such as "Pages" for reading or "Times" for workouts. - Pro plan users can enable data sync across devices (login required). - Login is not required if you don't use data sync. What You Can't Do: - Deadlines cannot be set. - Since there are no deadlines, there are no notifications either. This app focuses on tracking and managing progress, omitting deadline setting and notifications. If you need deadline setting features, please consider other apps (such as calendars). Terms of Use: https://moss.tools/apps/whizz/terms

About

Nocturnum

Capture ideas quickly and organize them with Markdown formatting. This app provides a focused writing environment that remains fast and efficient as your note collection grows. Easily sort, search, and access your thoughts for seamless productivity.

Highlights
  • Quick idea capture
  • Markdown formatting
  • Workspace and notebook organization
  • Fast search functionality
  • JSON and Markdown export
  • Inbox for temporary notes
Features
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Nocturnum helps you capture ideas quickly, shape them with Markdown, and keep your notes easy to find. It gives you a calm writing space that stays fast as your library grows. From quick thoughts to deep project docs, everything stays clear and organized. Use Nocturnum as your daily note workspace on iPhone and iPad. You can write, sort, search, and return to the right context without losing momentum. **Capture Without Friction** Create notes from anywhere in the app and start writing immediately. Inbox keeps fast captures safe until you are ready to organize them. **Organize by Context** Group notes into workspaces, notebooks, and sub-notebooks that match how you think. Reorder key lists so active projects stay at the top. **Write Clearly in Markdown** Use headings, lists, checklists, links, and code blocks to keep ideas structured. Rich formatting stays readable while editing and reviewing. **Find What Matters Fast** Search across titles and note content to jump directly to the detail you need. Built-in views like Recent and Favorites help you resume work in seconds. **Keep Ownership of Your Data** Export full JSON backups when you need a complete snapshot of your library. Export markdown files for portable archives and import backups when restoring. Download Nocturnum today and build a notes system you can trust every day.

Screenshots

Whizz4 screens
Nocturnum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Nocturnum at none against Whizz's shown. Whizz's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Whizz sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Nocturnum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Whizz ships an update monthly, Nocturnum every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Whizz versus Nocturnum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhizzNocturnum
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMossFishington Studios

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Whizz

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual subscription7 Days trial$17.991 Year
1 purchases

Nocturnum

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Whizz free?
Whizz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nocturnum free?
Nocturnum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Whizz or Nocturnum have ads?
Whizz shows ads; Nocturnum does not.
Which is updated more often, Whizz or Nocturnum?
Whizz ships an update monthly, and Nocturnum every 4 weeks. Most recently, Whizz was updated on October 25, 2026 and Nocturnum on November 5, 2026.

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