# Ripple vs Minnow

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ripple | Minnow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripple-minimalist-notebook/id6739746217/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minnow-things-and-thoughts/id6743229089/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.5** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [阳 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508549980) | [统伟 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766625276) |

## What reviewers say

### Ripple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripple-minimalist-notebook/id6739746217)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Membership | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Membership | $9.99 | per year |
| All Time Membership | $3.99 | one-time |


### Minnow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minnow-things-and-thoughts/id6743229089)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supreme Good Like Water | $1.99 | one-time |
| Heart of a Newborn | $2.99 | one-time |
| Heaven and Earth Endure | $3.99 | one-time |


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