Comparison

TagDrawer vs Knowto

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

Head to head
About

TagDrawer

Organize various content types like links, PDFs, images, and text using custom tags. Automatically creates a folder structure based on your tag input, making content retrieval simple and efficient.

Highlights
  • Organize URLs, PDFs, images, and texts
  • Custom tag system
  • Automatic folder structure generation
  • Easy content search
  • Supports various file types
Features
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Save any link from the Share button, add a tag, and find it again with a single tap on that tag. Photos, PDFs, notes and files go in the same drawer — type a tag path like "Travel/Plan/Day1" and the folders are created for you. Turn on iCloud sync to open the same drawer on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Features • Save links, PDFs, photos, text and files • Folders organized automatically from tag paths • Search by title and tag, pin items, see unread items in one place • Find new posts in your interest feed and save them right away Every organizing feature is free. The optional TagDrawer Pro subscription removes the in-app ads. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Knowto

Capture ideas instantly with a fast, local-first note-taking app. Organize thoughts naturally with threads, tags, and attachments. Access your notes offline with optional cloud sync.

Highlights
  • Always-ready composer
  • Build on thoughts with threads
  • Search and filter notes
  • Attach photos and resources
  • Local-first storage
  • Background sync across devices
Features
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Catch ideas before they disappear. Knowto is a fast, local-first notes app built around an always-ready composer. Write now, organize naturally, and return to any thought without fighting a complicated filing system. BUILD ON EVERY THOUGHT Turn a note into a thread when an idea keeps growing. Add follow-ups while keeping the original context close. FIND WHAT MATTERS Search your notes, add multiple tags, and filter your collection to surface the right thought quickly. KEEP USEFUL CONTEXT Attach photos and other resources to your notes. Expand a note when you need the full detail, or keep scanning through a clean, compact list. LOCAL-FIRST BY DESIGN Your notes stay available on your device. Sign in when you want background sync across iPhone, Mac, and web. Archive notes without losing them, then restore them whenever needed. Knowto keeps note taking immediate, calm, and connected. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TagDrawer4 screens
Knowto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Knowto at none against TagDrawer's shown. TagDrawer's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence 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. TagDrawer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Knowto sells 2 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TagDrawer against 5.0 for Knowto. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TagDrawer ships an update every 6 days, Knowto every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TagDrawer versus Knowto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTagDrawerKnowto
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB5 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developerrefactor979 Inc.Lumik LLC

Customer experience

TagDrawer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Knowto

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TagDrawer

Subscriptions2
  • TagDrawer Pro Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • TagDrawer Pro Annual3 Days trial$19.991 Year
2 purchases

Knowto

Subscriptions2
  • Knowto Plus Monthly3 Months trial$0.991 Month
  • Knowto Plus Yearly3 Months trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is TagDrawer free?
TagDrawer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Knowto free?
Knowto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TagDrawer or Knowto?
TagDrawer and Knowto are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do TagDrawer or Knowto have ads?
TagDrawer shows ads; Knowto does not.
Which is updated more often, TagDrawer or Knowto?
TagDrawer ships an update every 6 days, and Knowto every 10 days. Most recently, TagDrawer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Knowto on October 25, 2026.

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