LazyNote vs Inkline
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
LazyNote
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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/
Inkline
Record a single line of your day to create a lasting journal. Review past entries from previous years on the same date, with optional features like iCloud sync and custom themes available through a one-time purchase.
- One line daily entry
- Weather icon addition
- Historical date review
- Home screen widget
- Daily reminders
- No ads or sign-in
- Export to text
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One line a day. That's all. What you write tonight will be waiting for you next year, on this very day. The more you write, the more of your past todays come back to meet you. γWRITEγ Ten seconds. - One line for today - No save button. Your words are kept as you type - Add a small weather icon: the sky outside, or your mind - Missed a day? A blank line is a record of its own γREADγ Your todays gather. - Today's page quietly collects the same date from last week, last month, last year, and the years before - Lays every year of one date on a single page - A calendar and search bring any day back in a moment γTOUCHγ without opening. - A widget leaves "a year ago today" on your Home Screen - One reminder a day, at the hour you choose. Never more - Night owls: until 3 AM, it still counts as today γKEEPγ Your words are yours. - No ads. Ever - No account, no sign-in - Export as text anytime, free. Your diary is never held hostage γINKLINE PROγ - one time purchase - No monthly anything. Pay once, keep it - iCloud sync - the same page on iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Themes and app icons - A PDF book of your years From the smallest of daily records, one day you'll feel how far you've come.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LazyNote at every 9 days against Inkline's monthly. LazyNote also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. LazyNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Inkline sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
LazyNote ships an update every 9 days, Inkline monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LazyNote | Inkline |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days β better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | β | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Teppei Kurahashi | Kouki Yamashita |
In-app purchases
LazyNote
- LazyNote Pro Monthly Plan3 Months trial$4.991 Month
- LazyNote Pro Annual Plan3 Months trial$44.991 Year
Inkline
- Inkline Pro$5.99









