Comparison

LazyNote vs Pico

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

Head to head
About

LazyNote

Features
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Lazy Note is an application that allows you to easily enter notes in a timeline format. main features 1. Easy note-taking and note-reading in a timeline format 2. Real-time synchronization across multiple devices and platforms 3. E2E encryption to keep notes confidential Terms of Use (EULA) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pico

Features
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Pico is a calendar-style task and schedule planner that brings your schedule, tasks, journal, and habits into one daily flow. When your days feel filled with plans and to-dos, Pico helps you move through them at your own pace instead of just trying to keep up. See what needs your attention today, set your priorities, and keep a gentle record of your days as you go. Timed events, tasks without a set time, daily notes and reflections, and habits you want to continue can all live in the same place. What you can do β€’ View today’s schedule in a timeline See the flow of your day and organize events and tasks around it. β€’ Manage tasks without a set time Keep track of things you want to do later or finish sometime today, separate from scheduled events. β€’ Create recurring tasks Add weekly habits and regular plans, then bring them into your daily schedule. β€’ Track progress with checkmarks Check off finished tasks and quickly see how your day is moving forward. β€’ Journal your day Record what happened, what you noticed, and the moments that do not always show up in a task list. β€’ Reflect on your habits Look back on what you continued and what was difficult, so you can adjust your habits without pressure. β€’ Use notifications and widgets Make important tasks easier to remember and check today’s schedule and tasks from your Home Screen. Pico is for anyone who wants to organize today’s tasks and daily records in one place, without switching between a calendar, to-do list, journal, and habit tracker.

Screenshots

LazyNote4 screens
Pico3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pico at every 2 days against LazyNote's every 9 days. LazyNote's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. LazyNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pico sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LazyNote ships an update every 9 days, Pico every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
LazyNote versus Pico: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLazyNotePico
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size98 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTeppei Kurahashisatoru ogawa

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LazyNote

Subscriptions2
  • LazyNote Pro Monthly Plan3 Months trial$4.991 Month
  • LazyNote Pro Annual Plan3 Months trial$44.991 Year
2 purchases

Pico

Subscriptions2
  • Pico Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pico Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is LazyNote free?
LazyNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pico free?
Pico is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LazyNote or Pico have ads?
Neither LazyNote nor Pico shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LazyNote or Pico?
LazyNote ships an update every 9 days, and Pico every 2 days. Most recently, LazyNote was updated on October 27, 2026 and Pico on October 17, 2026.

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