Comparison

Print(Notes) vs The Productive App

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

Head to head
About

Print(Notes)

An open-source notes application inspired by popular productivity tools. It offers extensive customization options for themes and note display, supports Markdown and LaTeX, and stores all data locally for easy access.

Highlights
  • Markdown and LaTeX support
  • Customizable themes (light/dark)
  • Multiple note display layouts (Grid, List, Tree)
  • Local data storage via Files app
  • Basic image and PDF viewers
  • Ultimate customizability
Features
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Print(Notes) is an open source markdown notes app, inspired by the look of Google Keep and functionality of Dynalist's Obsidian. Solo developed as a passion project, coming now to iOS! All notes and folders are stored locally on the device, you can access them from the Files app! Features Include: - Ultimate customizability - Many theme for light and dark mode - Create your own custom color themes - Change note display layout (Grid, List, Tree views) - Supports Markdown and LaTeX formatting - Includes basic Image and PDF viewers

About

The Productive App

This minimalist app helps you organize your day with precise time-blocking for tasks. It prioritizes your privacy by keeping all data on your device and offers a clean, intuitive interface for effortless scheduling.

Highlights
  • Time-blocking for tasks
  • Private data storage
  • Clean, intuitive design
  • Task reminders
  • Simple scheduling interface
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**Simple, Private Daily Scheduling** Take charge of your day with **The Productivity App**, the minimalist app that cuts through the chaos. Designed for clarity and focus, The Productivity App helps you schedule tasks with precise start and end times—no clutter, no distractions. Perfect for students, professionals, or anyone seeking structure without the overwhelm. **Key Features:** **Time-Blocking Made Effortless** Plan your day in clear time slots. Easily add tasks, adjust durations, and visualize your schedule at a glance. **Privacy First** No accounts. No data collection. Your schedule stays entirely on your device, 100% private. **One-Time Purchase** No subscriptions, no ads, no hidden costs. Pay once and enjoy forever. **Clean, Intuitive Design** Built for simplicity. No learning curve—just a sleek interface that prioritizes what matters: your time. **Task Reminders** Set tasks with notifications to stay on track without constant checking. **Who It’s For:** - Students balancing classes and study sessions - Professionals managing work blocks and meetings - Creatives carving out focused time for projects - Anyone craving a no-fuss way to structure their day **Why Choose The Productivity App?** In a world of bloated apps and sneaky subscriptions, The Productivity App is a breath of fresh air. We believe productivity tools should respect your time, privacy, and wallet. No gimmicks. No tracking. Just a straightforward tool to help you own your day. **Download Now** and experience productivity, simplified. *Available on iOS only for now. One-time purchase. No internet required.* **Privacy Note:** The Productivity App does not collect, store, or share any user data. Your schedule is yours alone.

Screenshots

Print(Notes)4 screens
The Productive App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Productive App at 5.0 against Print(Notes)'s 4.0. Print(Notes)'s advantage is monetization model (free vs paid) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Productive App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Print(Notes) versus The Productive App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrint(Notes)The Productive App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert GordiyevychRisul Rashed

Customer experience

Print(Notes)

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

The Productive App

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

In-app purchases

None

Print(Notes)

No in-app purchases

None

The Productive App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Print(Notes) free?
Print(Notes) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Productive App free?
The Productive App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Print(Notes) or The Productive App?
The Productive App is rated higher. Print(Notes) averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while The Productive App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Print(Notes) or The Productive App have ads?
Neither Print(Notes) nor The Productive App shows ads.

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