Comparison

Plain_Note vs OX MONTH

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

Head to head
About

Plain_Note

A fast, minimal note-taking app for professionals. Capture and organize thoughts instantly with plain text, character counts, and OCR from photos. Ideal for quick jotting, archiving, and sharing.

Highlights
  • Plain text notes
  • Character and word count
  • Export notes
  • OCR text extraction from photos
  • Smart file sorting
  • Powerful search functionality
  • Split view for iPad/Mac
Features
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Plain Note is a fast and minimal note-taking app designed for working professionals who value speed, simplicity, and plain text. Whether you're in a meeting, on a call, or brainstorming ideas - Plain Note helps you capture and organize thoughts instantly, without the clutter. Key Features: • **Plain Text by Default** All your notes are saved as clean, unformatted plain text - perfect for copy-pasting, archiving, or exporting anywhere. • **Character and Word Count + Export** Instantly view the number of characters and words in your note. Easily share or export as plain text to other apps or collaborators. • **Split View for Power Users** On landscape mode (iPad or Mac), view your file list and editor side by side = a true productivity boost. • **OCR from Photo Library** Send an image to the app from your Photos, and it will automatically extract text using OCR - then save it as plain text. • **Smart File Sorting** Sort your notes by file name or modification time to quickly find what you need. • **Powerful Search** Search by filename or inside the content of your notes - find what you're looking for in seconds. --- Plain Note is built for professionals who need a fast, distraction-free environment to jot down, organize, and share ideas - without the overhead of rich formatting or complex tools. Download Plain Note and get back to writing, not waiting.

About

OX MONTH

Features
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OX MONTH is a simple habit tracker that helps you stay consistent one day at a time. Mark your daily habits with O or X, track your progress monthly, and build better routines without pressure. Features: • Simple O/X habit tracking • Monthly habit calendar • Daily reminders • Progress statistics • Minimal and clean design • Widgets and notifications • Premium insights and advanced features Start small. Stay consistent. Change your month. --- Auto-renewable subscriptions — legal (Guideline 3.1.2 required) Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.newon.app/terms/ox-month-eula.html Privacy Policy: https://www.newon.app/privacy/ OX MONTH Premium: monthly and yearly auto-renewable subscriptions. Billed to your Apple ID; manage or cancel in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions.

Screenshots

Plain_Note4 screens
OX MONTH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OX MONTH at Free against Plain_Note's $1.99. OX MONTH also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Plain_Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

OX MONTH is free to download; Plain_Note costs $1.99 up front. OX MONTH sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Plain_Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plain_Note ships an update weekly, OX MONTH every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Plain_Note versus OX MONTH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlain_NoteOX MONTH
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSun Min ParkNawon Kyung

In-app purchases

None

Plain_Note

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

OX MONTH

Subscriptions2
  • OX MONTH Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • OX MONTH premium yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Plain_Note free?
Plain_Note costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OX MONTH free?
OX MONTH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plain_Note or OX MONTH have ads?
OX MONTH shows ads; Plain_Note does not.
Which is updated more often, Plain_Note or OX MONTH?
Plain_Note ships an update weekly, and OX MONTH every 2 days. Most recently, Plain_Note was updated on October 30, 2026 and OX MONTH on October 31, 2026.

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