Comparison

NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records vs Tinker

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

Head to head
About

NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records

Organize your thoughts, memories, and personal data with customizable entries. Combine text, images, ratings, and links, then use categories and tags to easily find and manage your information.

Highlights
  • Customizable entries with text, images, ratings, and links
  • Organize with categories and tags
  • Filter, search, and sort notes
  • Multiple layout styles for note lists
  • Light and dark mode support
  • View entry statistics
Features
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Organize your memories and records—your way, beautifully. NoteIt is a clean and flexible app designed to help you organize your daily notes, thoughts, and personal data—whether it's a quick idea, a favorite place, or a detailed life log. Each entry is fully customizable—combine text, images, ratings, numbers, and links into one rich item. Use categories and tags to stay organized, then filter, search, and sort to instantly find what you need. From hobbies to habits, NoteIt helps you preserve what matters—beautifully and efficiently. □ Key Features ・Create notes with titles, text, images, links, ratings, and numeric fields ・Build custom categories to neatly organize your notes ・Shuffle notes for a fresh look back at past entries ・Browse "Favorites" or view a list of recently updated notes ・Sort by custom order, newest first, or A–Z ・Filter by rating, tag, category, or favorites ・Use the keyword search bar to quickly find any note ・Choose from 4 layout styles for your note list display ・View stats like total notes and average rating ・Supports light & dark mode to suit your environment □ Use Cases ・Save your thoughts and reviews on books, movies, or travel—with photos ・Keep a visual inventory of your collections (magazines, CDs, merch, etc.) ・Track your favorite cafes, restaurants, or recipes ・Log study progress or build a personal habit tracker ・Create memory journals or themed folders for everyday reflections □ Perfect For ・People who want to organize information by category or topic ・Anyone building a personalized log with photos and ratings ・Visual thinkers who want to make sense of their ideas ・Users frustrated with overly complex note or spreadsheet apps ・Anyone looking for a clean, ad-free note-taking experience □ Pricing All core features are free to use. Some advanced features are available via subscription. □ Development Philosophy NoteIt is independently developed with care and a focus on simplicity. Our goal: a note-taking app that’s easy for anyone to use—and enjoyable to keep using. We actively read all feedback and use it to guide future updates and features. Download NoteIt now and start organizing what matters—your way. □ Optional Permissions Camera: To take and attach photos for your entries Photo Library: To upload images from your device Terms of Service (EULA):https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy:https://lomworks.com/legal/privacy-app

About

Tinker

Design and personalize your phone's home screen with custom watch face widgets. Choose from pre-made assets or build your own unique timepiece to match your style. Set up your custom widget in seconds for a personalized look.

Highlights
  • Design custom watch face widgets
  • Use pre-defined assets
  • Build widgets from scratch
  • Customize backgrounds, hands, and centerpieces
  • Import custom assets
  • Add widgets to home screen
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Your phone deserves more than the same default clock. Create beautiful custom watch faces for your home screen, desk setup, and standby mode that match your style, mood, or aesthetic. + Start With a Style You Love Browse curated assets or build everything from scratch. Choose backgrounds, clock hands, and centerpieces to create your perfect combination. + Customize Every Detail Go minimal, retro, futuristic, or bold. Mix and match elements to design a watch face that feels uniquely yours. + Choose How Time Moves Customize the movement of your watch face with smooth sweeping hands, classic ticking motion, or precise chronograph-inspired movement for a more authentic feel. + Perfect for Widgets, Desk Mode, and StandBy Add your creations directly to your home screen, use them as stylish desk clocks, or turn your phone into a beautiful bedside display with StandBy mode. + Made for Creativity Create something subtle or completely original. Import your own assets and craft watch faces that no one else has. + A Watch Face That Feels Personal Your watch face becomes part of your daily setup, greeting you every time you check your phone. Clean, customizable, and designed entirely by you.

Screenshots

NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records4 screens
Tinker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records at 100% against Tinker's 60%. NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Tinker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records's written reviews are positive against 60% of Tinker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records ships an update every 3 weeks, Tinker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records versus Tinker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteIt Journal/Archive/RecordsTinker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better4.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYUUSUI KASHIWAGIRasmus Nielsen

Customer experience

NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Tinker

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$12.991 Year
1 purchases

Tinker

One-time1
  • Unlock Premium$3.99

Questions

Is NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records free?
NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tinker free?
Tinker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records or Tinker?
NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records is rated higher. NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Tinker averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records or Tinker have ads?
Neither NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records nor Tinker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records or Tinker?
NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tinker every 3 months. Most recently, NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records was updated on August 19, 2026 and Tinker on September 11, 2026.

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