Comparison

Postnote vs Foxlore

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

Head to head
About

Postnote

Features
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Postnote is a simple, intuitive note manager built for unmatched speed. Capture your thoughts the moment they arise, with zero friction. With seamless iCloud sync, your ideas stay organized and accessible across all your devices, making it effortless to jot down and review your notes anytime, anywhere.

About

Foxlore

Capture and connect your ideas with a private, intelligent notebook. Write with rich Markdown, organize with nested tags, and find information using advanced search. AI features run on-device for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Rich Markdown support (tables, LaTeX, code)
  • Nested tags and reusable filters for organization
  • Exact-word and semantic search
  • On-device AI summaries
  • Attachment support (audio, PDF, images)
  • Face ID/Touch ID tag locking
  • iCloud sync and local backups
Features
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Foxlore is a private, intelligent notebook that helps you capture ideas, connect knowledge, and rediscover what you know. • Write with rich Markdown, including tables, LaTeX equations, lists, callouts, code blocks and inline images. • Browse your library as a streamlined note stream with focused notes and compact previews. • Organize notes using nested tags and reusable Include, Require and Exclude filters. • Find information using exact-word and semantic search, or discover related ideas with Find Similar. • Generate on-device summaries on supported devices. • Attach locations, calendar events, audio and PDFs—then search their extracted content. • Create links between notes and attachments. • Zoom into images with familiar pinch gestures. • Protect sensitive notes by locking tags with Face ID or Touch ID. • Import and export Markdown, or export individual notes as paginated PDFs. • Keep your library synchronized through iCloud, with automatic local backups. Privacy is fundamental to Foxlore. Search, indexing, image captions and AI features run on your device. Foxlore does not send your notes or searches to a hosted AI service. When iCloud sync is enabled, your library is synchronized privately using Apple’s CloudKit.

Screenshots

Postnote4 screens
Foxlore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Foxlore at weekly against Postnote's every 6 weeks. 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. Postnote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Foxlore sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Postnote ships an update every 6 weeks, Foxlore weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Postnote versus Foxlore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPostnoteFoxlore
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Mac
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdai kawaguchiSearchliness

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Postnote

One-time1
  • Unlock note posting limit$1.99
1 purchases

Foxlore

One-time1
  • Unlock Foxlore$9.99

Questions

Is Postnote free?
Postnote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Foxlore free?
Foxlore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Postnote or Foxlore have ads?
Neither Postnote nor Foxlore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Postnote or Foxlore?
Postnote ships an update every 6 weeks, and Foxlore weekly. Most recently, Postnote was updated on October 30, 2026 and Foxlore on October 31, 2026.

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