Comparison

Ripple vs TinkleTools

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

TinkleTools

This app offers a variety of decision-making tools, from simple coin flips to customizable spin wheels and dice. It aims to simplify daily choices and add fun to games and activities with features like an answer book and avatar randomizer.

Highlights
  • Binary choice tools (coin flip)
  • Multiple choice tools (dice, turntable)
  • Customizable randomizer
  • Answer Book feature
  • Avatar randomizer
  • Interactive sound and vibration settings
  • Desktop widgets
Features
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Still struggling with decision-making? "TinkleTools" brings you a collection of decision tools for daily life and games, solving all your choices! [Decision Tools] Binary Choice: Coin flip, workout, umbrella or not – quick fixes for dilemmas. Multiple Choice: Dice, turntable, spin bottle – customize for parties, lotteries, etc. Fun Features: Answer Book, avatar randomizer – add joy to life. Custom Randomizer: Edit entries in the blind box, generate numbers for all needs. [Personalization] Interactive Experience: Adjust sounds and vibration freely. Visual Customization: Switch appearance and icons; use desktop widgets for one-tap access.

Screenshots

Ripple4 screens
TinkleTools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ripple at 5.0 against TinkleTools's 4.5. Ripple also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 2). TinkleTools's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, update cadence, 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 TinkleTools sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ripple holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. 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 complicate that: 88% of Ripple's written reviews are positive against 100% of TinkleTools's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ripple ships an update every 11 days, TinkleTools every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ripple versus TinkleTools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRippleTinkleTools
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer阳 赵昱琨 程

Customer experience

Ripple

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

TinkleTools

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 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

TinkleTools

Subscriptions2
  • PRO - Monthly$0.991 Month
  • PRO - Annual$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO - Permanent$3.99

Questions

Is Ripple free?
Ripple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TinkleTools free?
TinkleTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ripple or TinkleTools?
Ripple is rated higher. Ripple averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while TinkleTools averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Ripple or TinkleTools have ads?
Neither Ripple nor TinkleTools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ripple or TinkleTools?
Ripple ships an update every 11 days, and TinkleTools every 9 days. Most recently, Ripple was updated on September 23, 2026 and TinkleTools on June 24, 2026.

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