Comparison

Notes vs Nextcloud Calendar

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

Head to head
About

Notes

A privacy-focused note-taking app that offers secure, encrypted storage and synchronization via Nextcloud, iCloud, or WebDAV. Write notes offline and maintain full control over your data with this GDPR-compliant, open-source solution.

Highlights
  • Markdown and rich text editor
  • End-to-end encryption (E2EE)
  • Nextcloud, iCloud, and WebDAV sync
  • Offline note-taking
  • To-do lists and tasks
  • GDPR and BDSG compliant
Features
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BrewMemo: The Ultimate PRIVACY-FOCUSED Markdown Suite – 100% Made in Germany Stop compromising on your digital sovereignty. With BrewMemo, you manage your notes simply, securely, and privately using the power of your own Nextcloud infrastructure. In an era of data harvesting, BrewMemo stands as a fortress for your ideas. You get full control over your notebook and your Markdown notes—always synced, reliably protected, and available on all your devices without ever touching a third-party server you don't trust. Whether you are a creative professional, a researcher, a student, or a privacy-conscious organization, BrewMemo is the professional choice for secure digital journaling and structured knowledge management. WHY BREWMEMO IS DIFFERENT TOTAL DATA SOVEREIGNTY: Unlike mainstream note apps that lock your data in proprietary silos, BrewMemo uses your own Nextcloud server as the backbone. Your Markdown notes remain your property, stored in your own environment. DEEP NEXTCLOUD INTEGRATION: We don't just "support" Nextcloud; we are built for it. Experience seamless background synchronization that feels invisible but works like a charm. No middleman, no metadata tracking, just your data on your server. GDPR COMPLIANCE BY DESIGN: Developed in Germany, BrewMemo adheres to the world’s strictest privacy regulations. It is the ideal solution for professionals handling sensitive business information, legal notes, or private medical data. ZERO VENDOR LOCK-IN: Your notes are stored as plain Markdown files. This means even if you stop using BrewMemo, your data remains readable by any text editor. We give you the keys to your own digital kingdom. A SUPERIOR WRITING & ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE BrewMemo isn't just a place to dump text; it’s a precision tool designed for deep work and organized thinking. PRO-GRADE MARKDOWN EDITOR: Enjoy a distraction-free environment with a powerful Markdown engine. Render tables, lists, and headers perfectly while maintaining a clean, aesthetic interface. SMART ORGANIZATION SYSTEM: Moving beyond simple folders—use our advanced Pin & Tag system to create a multi-dimensional organization. Categorize your projects, thoughts, and tasks so they are always exactly where you need them. CUSTOMIZABLE ECOSYSTEM: Your notebook should reflect your style. Choose from a variety of professionally designed themes, including an optimized High-Contrast Dark Mode for late-night focus sessions. OFFLINE-FIRST ARCHITECTURE: Don't let a poor connection stop your creativity. Write, edit, and organize while offline in a plane or a remote cabin. BrewMemo intelligently merges your changes to your Nextcloud or iCloud as soon as you reconnect. YOUR PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT (PKM) POWERHOUSE BrewMemo is more than just a notes app—it is the hub for your "Second Brain." By combining the simplicity of Markdown with the security of private synchronization, it supports modern methodologies like Zettelkasten or GTD (Getting Things Done). KEY FEATURES AT A GLANCE Markdown Perfection: Maximum clarity with standard-compliant formatting. Native Nextcloud Sync: Secure, private, and lightning-fast server communication. iCloud Support: Alternative sync options for those deeply integrated into the Apple ecosystem. Advanced Export Options: Convert your notes to TXT or share them directly with other apps. Universal Compatibility: Works seamlessly across your mobile devices and tablets. Multi-Account Support: Easily manage personal and professional notebooks in one interface. JOIN THE PRIVACY REVOLUTION Don't let your ideas become someone else's training data. Join thousands of users who have switched to a more ethical, secure, and professional way of writing. Your thoughts. Your Markdown. Your Nextcloud. Your BrewMemo.

About

Nextcloud Calendar

Manage your Nextcloud calendars with a simple mobile app. View, create, and organize events with real-time synchronization across multiple instances. Supports creating meetings with video conference links.

Highlights
  • Automatic calendar detection
  • View, create, and manage events
  • Real-time synchronization
  • Multi-account support
  • Create meetings with video conference links
  • Switch between multiple Nextcloud instances
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Manage your Nextcloud calendars from a mobile app designed to keep things simple. Nextcloud Calendar automatically detects the calendars available on your instance and lets you easily view, create, and organize your events. Changes are synced in real time to keep your schedule up to date, whether you use one or multiple Nextcloud instances. Key features: • Automatic calendar detection • View, create, and manage events • Real-time synchronization • Multi-account support • Create meetings with video conference links via Nextcloud Talk Using multiple Nextcloud servers? Add your accounts and easily switch between instances. If Nextcloud Talk is enabled on your instance, you can generate a video conference link directly from the app and attach it to your event. Nextcloud Calendar is designed for users, teams, and organizations that want mobile access to their Nextcloud calendars through a clear, modern experience built for everyday use. A compatible Nextcloud instance is required. Some features may depend on your server configuration and the apps enabled by your administrator.

Screenshots

Notes4 screens
Nextcloud Calendar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nextcloud Calendar at 100% against Notes's 50%. Nextcloud Calendar also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). Notes's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, 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. Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Nextcloud Calendar asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Notes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nextcloud Calendar's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes ships an update every 3 weeks, Nextcloud Calendar every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Notes versus Nextcloud Calendar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotesNextcloud Calendar
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrewcode GmbHSoluce Technologies

Customer experience

Notes

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Nextcloud Calendar

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Access7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Access – Lifetime$89.99
None

Nextcloud Calendar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notes free?
Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nextcloud Calendar free?
Nextcloud Calendar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Notes or Nextcloud Calendar?
Notes is rated higher. Notes averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Nextcloud Calendar averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Notes or Nextcloud Calendar have ads?
Neither Notes nor Nextcloud Calendar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notes or Nextcloud Calendar?
Notes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nextcloud Calendar every 2 weeks. Most recently, Notes was updated on September 30, 2026 and Nextcloud Calendar on October 8, 2026.

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