Comparison

Notes for iPhone vs FlowTomato

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

Head to head
About

Notes for iPhone

Easily create reminders and take notes with an intuitive interface. Manage your notes and tasks directly from your Apple Watch, and access your most recent entries via widgets. Personalize your experience with themes and ensure your data is backed up and synced across devices.

Highlights
  • Apple Watch management
  • Voice dictation for notes
  • Widget for quick access
  • iCloud backup and sync
  • Customizable themes
  • To-do list functionality
  • Color markers for notes
Features
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Just you and your note. YepNotes is a clean and focused note-taking app designed to give you a simple space to write, without visual clutter or unnecessary distractions. It is made for the small things you do not want to forget: an idea, a shopping list, a task for later, a Wi-Fi code, a parking spot, a recipe or an important reminder. A clean and fast way to capture quick notes, lists and reminders. Open, write, swipe, done. ◆ Just you and your note YepNotes is designed around a simple idea: when you need to write something down, the app should stay out of the way. No heavy workspace, no crowded interface, just a clear place for your note. ◆ Quick notes, without friction Capture your ideas in seconds with a simple and focused note-taking experience. YepNotes helps you save small thoughts, memos, lists and reminders without complicated menus. ◆ Designed around gestures YepNotes keeps the interface clean with natural swipe gestures. Swipe to save, cancel, delete, create notes or access quick actions without adding buttons everywhere. ◆ Notes, photos and checklists Create simple notes with text, photos and checklists. Keep everything useful in one place, whether you are preparing a list, saving an idea or organizing a task. ◆ Reminders and notifications Add reminders to your notes and get notified at the right time. Perfect for tasks, appointments, shopping lists or anything you do not want to forget. ◆ Tasks and to-do lists Turn quick notes into simple tasks. Use YepNotes to manage your priorities, prepare your day, organize a recipe or keep track of things to do. ◆ Lists and color markers Organize your notes with lists and colors. Keep important notes easy to spot and sort your ideas, lists, tasks and memos in a way that makes sense to you. ◆ Siri Shortcuts Create notes faster with Siri Shortcuts. Add a note to a list, create a note with a reminder, or save a note directly in a specific list without opening the app. ◆ iCloud sync Sync your notes across your Apple devices with iCloud. Keep your notes with you on iPhone, iPad and more. ◆ YepNotes on Apple Watch Create notes by dictation, add reminders, manage lists, delete notes and mark important notes with colors directly from your Apple Watch. ◆ Widgets for quick access Add YepNotes widgets to quickly see your recent notes, reminders and important information on your Home Screen, Lock Screen or Today View. ◆ Customizable themes Personalize YepNotes with different themes and make your note-taking experience feel more comfortable and personal. ◆ YepNotes Pro Unlock more ways to organize your notes with YepNotes Pro. Customize your note lists with icons and colors, create more than 10 note lists, and use advanced list widgets to keep your notes visible and easy to access. Choose the Pro option that fits you best: monthly, yearly or lifetime. YepNotes is not made to be a heavy workspace. It is made to help you capture quick notes, simple lists and everyday reminders with less friction. Just you and your note. Download YepNotes and start taking simple notes faster. __________ Twitter: YepNoteS Terms of Use: https://yepnotes.kangama.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://yepnotes.kangama.com/en/privacy-policy/

About

FlowTomato

Boost your focus and manage tasks with a customizable timer based on the Pomodoro Technique. This app helps you work in focused intervals and take regular breaks to achieve your goals efficiently across multiple Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Pomodoro timer for focused work
  • Customizable work and break sessions
  • Cross-platform compatibility (iOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS)
  • Mac-specific status bar support
  • Keyboard shortcut launching on Mac
Features
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Enhance your productivity and manage your time effectively with FlowTomato, the ultimate Pomodoro timer app for iOS ,macOS, watchOS and visionOS! FlowTomato helps you stay focused, break tasks into manageable intervals, and achieve your goals with ease. Key Features: 1. Pomodoro Timer: Utilize the power of the Pomodoro Technique to work in focused bursts and take regular breaks, maximizing your productivity. 2. Customizable Work Sessions: Tailor your work sessions to suit your preferences, adjusting session lengths and break durations to fit your workflow. 3. Cross-Platform Compatibility: FlowTomato is compatible with Watch, iPhone, iPad, Mac, and even visonPro, allowing you to seamlessly transition between devices and stay productive wherever you go. 4. Mac-Specific Features: Enjoy additional features on your Mac, including support for the status bar and the ability to launch FlowTomato using custom keyboard shortcuts, enhancing your productivity workflow on macOS. Whether you're a student, professional, or anyone looking to boost their productivity, FlowTomato is the perfect companion for achieving your goals efficiently and effectively. Download now and take control of your time! For any questions or feedback, please contact our support team. We're here to help you make the most of your FlowTomato experience.

Screenshots

Notes for iPhone4 screens
FlowTomato4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Notes for iPhone at Free against FlowTomato's $0.29. Notes for iPhone also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (34% vs 0%). FlowTomato's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (daily vs weekly). On ads 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

Notes for iPhone is free to download; FlowTomato costs $0.29 up front. Notes for iPhone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. FlowTomato asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Notes for iPhone holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notes for iPhone has 71 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Notes for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 0% of FlowTomato's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes for iPhone ships an update weekly, FlowTomato daily. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Notes for iPhone versus FlowTomato: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes for iPhoneFlowTomato
PriceFree — better$0.29
Rating4.0 (71 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews34.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings71 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarim Angama辉章 何

Customer experience

Notes for iPhone

All ratings71 ratings
Positive71.8%
Neutral8.5%
Negative19.7%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive34.3%
Neutral17.1%
Negative48.6%

FlowTomato

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Notes for iPhone

Subscriptions2
  • YepNotes Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • YepNoteS Pro Annual7 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • YepNoteS Pro Lifetime$49.99
None

FlowTomato

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notes for iPhone free?
Notes for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlowTomato free?
FlowTomato costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Notes for iPhone or FlowTomato?
Notes for iPhone is rated higher. Notes for iPhone averages 4.0 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while FlowTomato averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Notes for iPhone or FlowTomato have ads?
Neither Notes for iPhone nor FlowTomato shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notes for iPhone or FlowTomato?
Notes for iPhone ships an update weekly, and FlowTomato daily. Most recently, Notes for iPhone was updated on October 14, 2026 and FlowTomato on October 18, 2026.

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