Comparison

Ripple vs Minnow

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

Head to head
About

Ripple

Capture ideas and inspirations with a minimalist notebook app. Enjoy a distraction-free writing experience with customizable colors, flexible note modes, and intuitive gestures. Prioritizes privacy with local storage and optional iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free note-taking
  • Vibrant colorful notes
  • Customizable interface
  • Flexible note modes (sticky, list)
  • Magic gestures for navigation
  • Local data storage
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Welcome to Ripple Note Experience a minimalist notes app crafted for those who value efficiency and simplicity. With just a tap, effortlessly capture your inspirations, ideas, excerpts, and diaries. Our mission is to simplify note-taking and empower your creativity to flow freely. ------ Pure Note-Taking Experience Enjoy a distraction-free environment focused solely on text notes. Quickly record your thoughts in their simplest form—no unnecessary frills. Vibrant Colorful Notes Add personality to your notes by choosing from a range of colors for each entry. Make your content more lively and visually intuitive. Customizable Interface Tailor the app to reflect your unique style. Whether you prefer a clean, minimalist look or something more personalized, create a workspace that inspires you. Flexible Note Modes Switch between sticky note mode for creativity and list mode for efficient organization, adapting seamlessly to different scenarios. Magic Gestures Navigate effortlessly with intuitive gestures to open tags, search, or access settings—making every action smoother and more natural. Privacy Protection Your privacy is our priority. All data is stored locally by default, and you can sync across multiple devices via iCloud with your permission, ensuring your information is safe and secure. With these thoughtfully designed features, Ripple Note is your perfect blend of simplicity and functionality, helping you capture and organize life’s moments with ease. ------ Subscriptions: Monthly Membership: $0.99 (USD) Annual Membership: $9.99 (USD) ------ Follow Us: X (Twitter): @ripple_note RedNote (小红书): @ripplenote Email: norasun@gmail.com ------ Privacy Policy: https://ripplenote.me/en/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://ripplenote.me/en/terms/ Licensed Application End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Minnow

This minimalist app helps you capture key tasks and insights without overwhelming you. It offers a calm space for ideas and focus, with four distinct areas for managing your thoughts and progress. Enjoy a simple, natural experience with quick access and no intrusive reminders.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • Four distinct spaces (Now, Morrow, Gone, Flow)
  • Smooth gestures and haptics
  • Widgets for quick access
  • No deadlines or reminders
  • iCloud sync
  • Data export as Markdown
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Minnow: Catch the fish, forget the net. Inspired by Zhuangzi's wisdom, Minnow isn't just a minimalist todo and jot app – it's your partner for a lighter way of living. It helps you capture the essential "fish" (key tasks or insights) and gently forget the "net" (the tool itself). It’s not your typical reminder app, nor a note-hoarding vault. If you, like us: crave focus over constant pings, prefer capturing points & sparks to rigid plans, and have a mind buzzing with ideas needing a calm space... then you might just love Minnow. Four Spaces: • Now: Where today's focus resides; as is Now, flow within. • Morrow: Where future thoughts gather; no thought for the Morrow. • Gone: Where completed things rest; gone, gone, gone beyond. • Flow: Where insights and ideas land; meaning found, words fade. Effortless Experience: • Simple: Clean design, helping you focus. • Natural: Smooth gestures, delightful haptics & sound. • Widgets: Quick access to Now & Flow on the go. • No Nagging: No deadlines, no reminders. Your flow, your rules. Data & Privacy: • iCloud Sync: Safe, seamless sync across your devices. • Private: No sign-up needed. Your data is yours alone. • Export: Export your data as Markdown files anytime, keeping you in control.

Screenshots

Ripple4 screens
Minnow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Minnow at every 4 days against Ripple's every 11 days. Minnow also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Ripple's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, rating, 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. Ripple sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Minnow sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ripple against 5.0 for Minnow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ripple has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Ripple's written reviews are positive against 100% of Minnow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ripple ships an update every 11 days, Minnow every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ripple versus Minnow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRippleMinnow
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.5 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer阳 赵统伟 陈

Customer experience

Ripple

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.9%

Minnow

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Ripple

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Pro$0.991 Month
  • Monthly Membership2 variants$0.991 Month
  • Annual Pro$9.991 Year
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  • Annual Membership2 variants$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • All Time Membership$3.99
3 purchases

Minnow

One-time3
  • Supreme Good Like Water$1.99
  • Heart of a Newborn$2.99
  • Heaven and Earth Endure$3.99

Questions

Is Ripple free?
Ripple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Minnow free?
Minnow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ripple or Minnow?
Ripple and Minnow are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Ripple or Minnow have ads?
Neither Ripple nor Minnow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ripple or Minnow?
Ripple ships an update every 11 days, and Minnow every 4 days. Most recently, Ripple was updated on November 4, 2026 and Minnow on October 30, 2026.

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