Comparison

To Bee Done vs HotJot Notes

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

Head to head
About

To Bee Done

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A sleek & minimal todo app with no subscription needed.

About

HotJot Notes

Capture ideas, photos, and thoughts quickly using a familiar text thread interface. Organize your life into chronological "Stacks" for focused streams of consciousness. Export your data easily in universal Markdown format.

Highlights
  • Text-to-Save workflow
  • Organize into Stacks
  • Visual Timelines
  • Total Privacy
  • Export to Markdown
  • No ads
Features
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Stop overthinking your notes. HotJot is the fastest way to capture ideas, photos, and thoughts using an interface you already know: a text thread. Organize your life into Stacks. These are focused, chronological streams of consciousness that feel like texting yourself. Whether it’s a fleeting thought, a photo of a receipt, or a project log, HotJot keeps it organized by time and topic without the heavy feel of other note-taking apps. Why HotJot? • The "Text-to-Save" Workflow: No friction. Just pick a Stack and start typing. • Visual Timelines: Every entry is automatically timestamped. Scroll back to see exactly when an idea struck. • Total Privacy: Your data never leaves your device or your personal iCloud backup. It’s in your control. • Own Your Data: Don’t get locked in. Export any Stack (or your entire library) into a clean .zip file containing universal Markdown files and your original photos or videos. • No ads: We hate ads as much as you do. HotJot is completely free for an introductory period, and if you get it while it's free you'll get upgraded for free later. Perfect for: • Project Tracking: Document progress with photos and quick notes. • Quick Capture: Save links, quotes, book recommendations, and "to-dos" before they vanish. • Personal Journaling: A space for your daily thoughts. • Shopping & Lists: Text your family’s requests into a dedicated Stack.

Screenshots

To Bee Done4 screens
HotJot Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HotJot Notes at 15.1 against To Bee Done's 17.0. On price, update cadence, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
To Bee Done versus HotJot Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTo Bee DoneHotJot Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSingle Feather LLCSandstorm Innovations LLC (US)

In-app purchases

None

To Bee Done

No in-app purchases

None

HotJot Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is To Bee Done free?
To Bee Done is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HotJot Notes free?
HotJot Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do To Bee Done or HotJot Notes have ads?
Neither To Bee Done nor HotJot Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, To Bee Done or HotJot Notes?
To Bee Done ships an update every 2 months, and HotJot Notes every 2 months. Most recently, To Bee Done was updated on October 30, 2026 and HotJot Notes on November 5, 2026.

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