Comparison

Capsule List vs Pinote

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

Head to head
About

Capsule List

Features
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A simple to-do/shopping list app that allows you to track your tasks easily. The app makes it convenient to reuse archived tasks. Usage: - Enter text in the input box to add a new task. - Click on a task to mark it as completed. - Long press to select a task. - After selecting any task, click on other tasks to select multiple tasks. - Click on a selected task to deselect it. - Click the "ARCHIVE" button to move completed or selected tasks to the archive area. - Click the "ARCHIVE" button to delete selected tasks. - Click the "+" button on the right side of the input box to show/hide the archive area. - Click on tasks in the archive area to move them to the top. - Click the icon in the upper right corner to display the history. - Click the "+" button in the sidebar to add a new list. - Long press the list title in the sidebar to display the edit page. - On the list edit page, you can edit the list title and label color. - Click the "DELETE" button at the bottom of the list edit page to delete the list.

About

Pinote

Quickly jot down a single line reminder that appears directly on your lock screen. No need to open an app; your note is visible every time you unlock your device. Syncs seamlessly across Apple devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Lock screen sticky notes
  • Live Activity display
  • iCloud sync
  • No app opening required
  • One-line reminders
  • Cross-device support
Features
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Your next task. On your Lock Screen. A parcel to return before you leave. A question to ask at your next meeting. Write it in Pinote and pin it, so you can see your next task without opening the app. โ€ข Notes and checklists Write freely, then focus on the next item in your checklist. โ€ข Pin now or schedule a time Pin a note from the editor or choose when it should appear automatically. Lock Screen availability and updates depend on system settings and device conditions. โ€ข Continue across devices Use iCloud to keep your notes across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. Each device displays notes in its own way. โ€ข Recover deleted notes Recently Deleted keeps copies on this device for 30 days. After restoring a note, you can turn its pin and automatic schedule back on yourself. โ€ข Keep a file backup Export a Pinote JSON backup and import it later without overwriting existing notes. Export as text to read your notes in other apps. Recently Deleted is stored separately on each device. No separate Pinote account is required. Cross-device sync uses iCloud. No ads appear on your Lock Screen.

Screenshots

Capsule List3 screens
Pinote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Capsule List at none against Pinote's shown. Pinote's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Capsule List ships an update every 4 months, Pinote every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Capsule List versus Pinote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapsule ListPinote
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationโ€”Ad-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch โ€” better
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better17.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJIANBO WANGOKMIN LEE

In-app purchases

None

Capsule List

No in-app purchases

None

Pinote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Capsule List free?
Capsule List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pinote free?
Pinote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Capsule List or Pinote have ads?
Pinote shows ads; Capsule List does not.
Which is updated more often, Capsule List or Pinote?
Capsule List ships an update every 4 months, and Pinote every 5 days. Most recently, Capsule List was updated on October 2, 2026 and Pinote on September 26, 2026.

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