Comparison

Jumblebook Notes vs HotJot Notes

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

Head to head
About

Jumblebook Notes

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Where Notes Play Hide and Seek! Welcome to Jumblebook - where your notes transform into playful puzzles! With a single tap, watch your text morph into a jumbled mess that only you can decode. THE JUMBLEBOOK MAGIC • Write your thoughts normally • Tap to jumble them into mysterious characters • Use your password, FaceID, or fingerprint to reveal the original text • Sync across your devices • Beautiful, clean interface PERFECT FOR: • Creative writers hiding their works-in-progress • Anyone who loves a bit of mystery with their notes • Kids learning about codes and ciphers • Fun-loving note-takers • Hiding gift ideas from curious family members • Making your daily journal more mysterious • Having fun with secret messages WHY CHOOSE JUMBLEBOOK? Unlike regular note apps that are all business, Jumblebook adds a dash of fun to privacy. It's like having your own secret code language! Even if someone peeks at your notes, all they'll see is a jumbled mess of characters. FEATURES THAT MAKE IT FUN: • One-Tap Jumbling: Watch your text transform instantly • Fingerprint/Face ID Unlock: Quick access for you, puzzling mystery for others • Custom Passwords: Different passwords for different notes • Cross-Device Sync: Take your jumbled notes everywhere HOW IT WORKS Write your note normally, then tap to JUMBLE it into an unreadable mix of characters. Only you can UNJUMBLE it and reveal the original text using your password, FaceID or fingerprint. It's that simple! Join our community of playful note-takers who love adding a dash of mystery to their daily writing. Whether you're drafting your next story, keeping a diary, or just want to make note-taking more fun, Jumblebook adds that extra sprinkle of excitement! Download now and start turning your notes into entertaining puzzles!

About

HotJot Notes

Capture ideas, photos, and thoughts quickly using a familiar text thread interface. Organize your life into chronological "Stacks" for focused streams of consciousness. Export your data easily in universal Markdown format.

Highlights
  • Text-to-Save workflow
  • Organize into Stacks
  • Visual Timelines
  • Total Privacy
  • Export to Markdown
  • No ads
Features
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Stop overthinking your notes. HotJot is the fastest way to capture ideas, photos, and thoughts using an interface you already know: a text thread. Organize your life into Stacks. These are focused, chronological streams of consciousness that feel like texting yourself. Whether it’s a fleeting thought, a photo of a receipt, or a project log, HotJot keeps it organized by time and topic without the heavy feel of other note-taking apps. Why HotJot? • The "Text-to-Save" Workflow: No friction. Just pick a Stack and start typing. • Visual Timelines: Every entry is automatically timestamped. Scroll back to see exactly when an idea struck. • Total Privacy: Your data never leaves your device or your personal iCloud backup. It’s in your control. • Own Your Data: Don’t get locked in. Export any Stack (or your entire library) into a clean .zip file containing universal Markdown files and your original photos or videos. • No ads: We hate ads as much as you do. HotJot is completely free for an introductory period, and if you get it while it's free you'll get upgraded for free later. Perfect for: • Project Tracking: Document progress with photos and quick notes. • Quick Capture: Save links, quotes, book recommendations, and "to-dos" before they vanish. • Personal Journaling: A space for your daily thoughts. • Shopping & Lists: Text your family’s requests into a dedicated Stack.

Screenshots

Jumblebook Notes4 screens
HotJot Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Jumblebook Notes at 12.0 against HotJot Notes's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Jumblebook Notes versus HotJot Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJumblebook NotesHotJot Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrenden BishopSandstorm Innovations LLC (US)

In-app purchases

None

Jumblebook Notes

No in-app purchases

None

HotJot Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jumblebook Notes free?
Jumblebook Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HotJot Notes free?
HotJot Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jumblebook Notes or HotJot Notes have ads?
Neither Jumblebook Notes nor HotJot Notes shows ads.

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