Ripple vs Alzen Notes
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/
Alzen Notes
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Alzen Notes is a fast, minimalist note-taking app built for simplicity, privacy, and speed. No clutter. No ads. Just clean, reliable notes — with optional sync across devices. Features: • Fast note creation and editing • Powerful search • Optional sign up for sync & backup • Light and dark themes • Works offline Designed for people who want a no-nonsense, distraction-free notes app that just works, and respects your time and data. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Alzen Notes at 15.1 against Ripple's 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 Alzen Notes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ripple ships an update every 11 days, Alzen Notes every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Ripple | Alzen Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 阳 赵 | Alzenware |
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
Alzen Notes
- Cloud Sync (Monthly)$0.991 Month









