# Notesy vs The Productive App

The clearest difference is monetization model: Notesy at free against The Productive App's paid. Notesy also leads on ratings volume (28 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Notesy against 5.0 for The Productive App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notesy has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notesy | The Productive App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesy-quick-and-private-notes/id6739267336/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-productive-app/id6741929943/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joseph Ranft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784301627) | [Risul Rashed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796258191) |

## What reviewers say

### Notesy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesy-quick-and-private-notes/id6739267336)

Capture thoughts instantly with this fast, private note-taking app. It opens immediately without sign-up or internet, keeping your notes securely on your device. Enjoy colorful, easily searchable notes with smart timestamps.

**Highlights:** Instant opening without login, Offline functionality, Private, device-stored notes, Six customizable note colors, Smart date timestamps, Minimalist and fast interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Productive App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-productive-app/id6741929943)

This minimalist app helps you organize your day with precise time-blocking for tasks. It prioritizes your privacy by keeping all data on your device and offers a clean, intuitive interface for effortless scheduling.

**Highlights:** Time-blocking for tasks, Private data storage, Clean, intuitive design, Task reminders, Simple scheduling interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notesy free?

Notesy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Productive App free?

The Productive App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Notesy or The Productive App?

The Productive App is rated higher. Notesy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while The Productive App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Notesy or The Productive App have ads?

Neither Notesy nor The Productive App shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*