Popt Notes vs ZenMind
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Popt Notes
This app intelligently suggests tags for dates, contacts, places, and media as you type. It transforms plain text notes into interactive pages with rich content like contact cards, show posters, and maps. Organize and access your information with ease, all while prioritizing your privacy.
- Auto-suggests tags for dates, contacts, places, and media
- Rich content integration (contact cards, show posters, maps)
- Add points of interest with directions and contact info
- Movie and TV show details with trailers and watch links
- Timestamped notes and wiki-style page linking
- Organized views for to-dos, dates, and collections
- Private and local data processing
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Popt is the new mobile notes app that does more with less. As you type, Popt quietly suggests tags for dates, contacts, places, and even movies & TV shows. Your notes stay plain and fast, but pop to life with contact cards, show posters, timelines, maps and more. NO SPEED LIMIT • Jot one liners faster than you can say Popt • From 0 to reminder in under 5.1s • Tag dates, places and contacts with a quick tap • Search or compose a new note from the same thumb-friendly text area NEW! ADD POINTS OF INTEREST TO YOUR NOTES • Insert landmarks, restaurants, gyms and more, right in your notes • Browse all your points of interest in the Places tab, neatly organised by country and city • Instantly get directions for any of your tagged places • Call a restaurant to make a booking, visit the website of a museum in just a tap MOVIES & TV SHOWS • Type a title in the Home tab and Popt will suggest trending movie and tv show matches without sending your words anywhere • Movies & TV items you add to your notes give you quick access to the trailer and to 'where to watch' links • Search online without leaving Popt to find rarer titles • Powered by The Movie Database PAGES THAT POP • Each note can be the beginning of a new page • Add timestamped notes to pages – great for journaling! • Customize pages with 100+ stickers crafted by human artists • Link pages together, wiki-style MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES • To-dos from all your notes are gathered in the To-dos tab • Tagged dates and timeframes compose a timeline in the Dates tab • Movies, contacts and places show up in the Collections tab • Coming soon: calendar integration, links collection, more detailed places (restaurants, venues, addresses, your own location...) SHARE MORE THAN TEXT Popt pages can be shared with other Popt users via Airdrop, email, WhatsApp, Slack... When you share a Popt page, you're also sharing the content associated with the tags it contains: • Contact cards of any tagged contacts • Geographical information of any tagged places • The timeline of tagged dates • Rich cards for tagged movies & TV shows LOCAL AND PRIVATE • Analytics disabled by default • As you type suggestions powered by on-device data and analysis: your notes are yours only • No iCloud sync – your Popt data will transfer to a new iPhone when using Apple's Quick Start transfer, restoring an iCloud backup, or restoring a local backup • Popt notes can also be exported as a single restorable archive (Backstage tab -> Export all) • Popt archives are plain text files you can open on any device. Best browsed with Obsidian (https://obsidian.md – free version available) • End-to-end encrypted sync is on the roadmap 100% FREE FOR EARLY ADOPTERS During its launch phase, Popt is entirely free! • No sign-up • No ads • No downgrading – what is free now will remain free* * In order to recognize you as an early adopter and keep our promise, we may ask you to open a free account at a later stage. --- Popt Notes - Baked in Switzerland with passion and care
ZenMind
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Break Free from Screens, Reconnect with Life Do you feel like your devices are taking over your time? It’s time to break free and reclaim your day. ZenMind - Reclaim Focus empowers you to step back from constant screen distractions and focus on what truly matters — whether it’s spending quality time with loved ones, enjoying nature, or nurturing your personal growth. Through insightful tracking, customizable goals, and a touch of gamification, you’ll transform your digital habits into mindful practices. Whether you’re looking to unplug for a few hours or overhaul your screen time routine, this app is your companion on the journey to a balanced and intentional lifestyle. Why You’ll Love It We don’t just help you monitor your usage; we guide you toward a healthier relationship with technology. You’ll enjoy seamless tracking, personalized reminders, and rewards for staying on track — all designed to make your screen time management enjoyable and effective. Plus, our curated tips and challenges will inspire you to explore the world beyond your screen. Key Features • Comprehensive Screen Time Tracking: Get clear insights into how you spend your time on your devices. • Block Schedule That Work for You: Set achievable schedule that suit your lifestyle and goals. • Mindful Activities While You Pause: Enjoy meditations, breathing exercises, nature sounds, and motivational quotes during app blocks. • Smart Nudges & Reminders: Receive gentle notifications to help you unplug and stay mindful. • Inspiration to Disconnect: Discover tips, nature-inspired activities, and challenges to help you embrace life offline. • Personalized Insights: Track your habits and learn how to improve your relationship with technology. • Set limit for addictive apps: Place boundaries on specific apps to curb excessive use and stay in control Reclaim your focus, embrace meaningful moments, and enjoy the world around you. Download now and start building a life of balance and freedom. Your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The subscription fee will be charged to your iTunes account upon purchase confirmation. You can manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. As per Apple's policy, cancellations are not permitted during the active subscription period. Refunds will not be issued for any unused portion of the term once the purchase is made Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/zenmind-reclaimfocus/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/zenmind-reclaimfocus/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Popt Notes at none against ZenMind's 3. ZenMind's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.4). On price 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
Both are free to download. ZenMind sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Popt Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Popt Notes | ZenMind |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Skile SA | Khue Vuong |
In-app purchases
Popt Notes
No in-app purchases
ZenMind
- Premium Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$59.99









