Ripple vs Atomic Task
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Distraction-free note-taking
- Vibrant colorful notes
- Customizable interface
- Flexible note modes (sticky, list)
- Magic gestures for navigation
- Local data storage
- iCloud sync
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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/
Atomic Task
Manage tasks, habits, and your calendar in one encrypted, open-source application. Plan your week and build new routines with smart reminders and flexible features designed for focus and privacy.
- Task and habit management
- Calendar views
- Smart reminders
- End-to-end encryption
- Open-source
- Minimalist design
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Tasks. Habits. Calendar. All in One. Stay organized and build better habits - with Atomic Task, part of the Atomic Blend suite. Simple, powerful, and fully encrypted, Atomic Task brings together your tasks, habits, and calendar into a single, open-source app that puts you in control. Why Atomic Task? – Manage Tasks and Habits Seamlessly – Tasks, recurring habits, and smart reminders, all in one place. – See the Big Picture – Calendar views make it easy to plan, track, and stay ahead. – 100% Open Source & Private – No ads, no tracking — your data stays yours, encrypted end-to-end. – Minimalist, Yet Powerful – Designed for focus, packed with flexible features. – Unified with Atomic Blend – One subscription unlocks all apps in the suite. Whether you’re planning your week or building new habits, Atomic Task gives you the tools you need - without giving up your privacy. ----- About Atomic Blend Atomic Blend is a privacy-first, 100% open-source app suite that includes Atomic Task, Atomic Notes, and more — all designed to work together seamlessly under a single subscription. Built for people who value simplicity, transparency, and control, Atomic Blend is your alternative to bloated, data-hungry SaaS tools. No ads. No tracking. Just powerful tools that respect you. ----- Terms & Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://brandonguigo.notion.site/Politique-de-confidentialit-17591ec0b6688166b781cf05f89d3a2d
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ripple at 88% against Atomic Task's 0%. Ripple also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). Atomic Task's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.5). 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
Both are free to download. Ripple sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Atomic Task sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ripple holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ripple has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Ripple's written reviews are positive against 0% of Atomic Task's.
Ripple ships an update every 11 days, Atomic Task every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ripple | Atomic Task |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 阳 赵 | Brandon Guigo |
Customer experience
Ripple
Atomic Task
In-app purchases
Ripple
- 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
- All Time Membership$3.99
Atomic Task
- Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Yearly1 Month trial$34.991 Year









