Comparison

SlowDowning vs Jot

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

Head to head
About

SlowDowning

Features
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Slow Down: A Mindful Approach to Organization Remember when time moved slowly and life felt more present? As adults, our calendars and to-do lists often make us feel rushed, planning everything down to the last detail. Slow Down is here to change that. App Features: Simple Calendar: A minimalist calendar that encourages you to focus on what's truly important. It’s not for daily micromanagement, but for keeping track of significant events without the overwhelm. Endless Notes: Our Notes feature is like an infinite stream of consciousness. It doesn’t replace structured note-taking apps, but offers a place for your thoughts to flow freely, without the need for categorizing or deleting. Every thought is a part of your journey. Task Manager: A straightforward task list designed to keep your tasks simple. No due dates, no complicated categories—just a bullet point list to help you keep track of what matters most. Why Slow Down? In a world where everything moves quickly, Slow Down is designed to help you savor the moment. Our app isn’t about replacing your current tools; it’s about complementing them with a slower, more deliberate approach. Plan only what you need, when you need to, and let the rest unfold naturally. Languages Supported: - English - German - More languages coming soon! Coming Soon: Habit Reminder We’re working on a Habit Reminder feature that will further enhance your journey towards mindful living. Stay tuned! Rediscover the beauty of slow, intentional living. Download Slow Down today and embrace a new way to organize your life.

About

Jot

Features
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Jot is a fast, private place to capture ideas before they slip away. Built for founders, developers, and anyone whose mind moves quickly, Jot opens straight to a blank note. No account. No sign-up. No cloud. Every note stays on your device. CAPTURE IN ONE TAP Open the app and start typing. Quick note mode saves instantly, so an idea never waits on a folder. ORGANIZE WITHOUT FRICTION Sort notes into six categories: Idea, Task, Code, Journal, Meeting, and Research. Add tags. Pin what matters. Archive the rest. FIND ANYTHING FAST Search across titles, bodies, and tags. Filter by category. Browse by tag. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Jot stores everything locally with Apple's on-device storage. No tracking, no analytics, no ads, no servers. Your notes are yours. BRING YOUR NOTES WITH YOU Paste text, import .txt and Markdown files, or share text into Jot from other apps. Minimal, black and white, and built to stay out of your way.

Screenshots

SlowDowning4 screens
Jot4 screens

Verdict

The call

SlowDowning and Jot are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SlowDowning versus Jot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlowDowningJot
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBasil* Furrer*ADRIAN BOND

In-app purchases

None

SlowDowning

No in-app purchases

None

Jot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SlowDowning free?
SlowDowning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jot free?
Jot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SlowDowning or Jot have ads?
Neither SlowDowning nor Jot shows ads.

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