Note & Widget vs Vyst
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Note & Widget
This offline note-taking app allows for quick and easy jotting down of ideas on a single page. It features persistent keyboard functionality and seamless integration with system dark mode. All your notes are stored locally on your device, ensuring privacy and accessibility without an internet connection.
- Single page interface
- Offline data storage
- Persistent keyboard
- Native sharing options
- Adaptive app icons
- System dark mode support
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A single page notepad with a few essentials. - Widget support - System, serif, or mono fonts - Persistent keyboard - Link support - Choose to insert text above or below by default - Undo and clear all actions - Natively share selected text - Fully offline What you write stays on your device. No cloud, no servers, no accounts. Just notes. If you like single-purpose software let's be friends, hello@internetfriends.llc
Vyst
This app encourages unfiltered writing by making your words fade as you type. Focus on your thoughts without the distraction of editing, and review your complete text later. It's ideal for journaling, idea capture, and overcoming writer's block.
- Words fade as you type
- iCloud sync
- Minimal themes
- Private writing, no accounts
- Export to Notes, Files, or share
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Vyst frees your thoughts from editing. Your words fade as you write, so you can focus on what you're thinking, not how you're saying it. No cursor jumping back. No rewording. Just pure, unfiltered writing. How it works Start typing and watch your words gently dissolve behind you. Everything is saved, but hidden from view until you're done. Swipe down to finish and see your complete text. Perfect for • Morning pages & freewriting • Journaling without judgment • Capturing ideas before they slip away • Getting past writer's block • Mindful reflection Features • Words fade as you type • iCloud sync across devices • Beautiful minimal themes • Your writing stays private, no accounts, no tracking • Export to Notes, Files, or share anywhere Write freely. Edit later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Note & Widget at Free against Vyst's $0.49. Note & Widget also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). Vyst's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Note & Widget is free to download; Vyst costs $0.49 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Vyst holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Note & Widget's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vyst's.
Note & Widget ships an update every 4 days, Vyst monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Note & Widget | Vyst |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.49 |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Internet Friends LLC | Johan Thorell |
Customer experience
Note & Widget
Vyst
In-app purchases
Note & Widget
No in-app purchases
Vyst
No in-app purchases
