Comparison

Terminal Notes vs Review Axis

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

Head to head
About

Terminal Notes

Experience a nostalgic note-taking app with a retro computer aesthetic. Jot down ideas, set reminders, and manage to-dos with vintage themes like CRT scanlines and DOS prompts. All data is stored locally for a private, distraction-free workspace.

Highlights
  • Retro themes (CRT, DOS, amber glow, legal pad)
  • Local-only storage (no cloud)
  • Built-in reminders
  • Minimalist and fast interface
  • Distraction-free writing environment
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Retro-inspired note-taking & reminders—no cloud required. Dive into nostalgia with Terminal Notes, a lightweight iOS app that brings the spirit of old-school computers to your pocket. Jot down ideas, set reminders, and review to-dos against a backdrop of vintage CRT scanlines, crisp DOS-style prompts, soothing amber glows, or classic white and yellow legal-pad views. Key Features Retro Themes: A selection of vintage styles—from CRT scanlines and DOS prompts to amber glows and legal-pad layouts. Local-Only Storage: All notes stay on your device—no servers, no cloud. Built-in Reminders: So you never miss a deadline. Minimal Footprint: Launch, type, save—fast and fuss-free. Whether you’re a developer nostalgic for simpler times, a writer seeking distraction-free focus, or anyone who appreciates a touch of vintage flair, Terminal Notes gives you a pure, no-frills workspace on iPhone.

About

Review Axis

Features
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The Replay Axis is a lightweight tool centered on 'replay-driven execution,' helping users establish a continuous action loop and improve self-management efficiency. Through daily, weekly, and monthly reviews, it helps users organize what has happened and generates the next executable tasks during the review process, forming a closed loop of continuous action. 【Core Features】 - Multi-cycle Review: Supports daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reviews, comprehensively organizing personal growth trajectories - Task Generation: Create the next executable tasks directly during the review, ensuring reviews turn into actions - Task Management: Tasks are categorized by status as In Progress, Completed, or Expired, clearly tracking task progress - Smart Continuation: Expired tasks can be manually carried over to the next cycle, ensuring important tasks are not forgotten - Auto-Archiving: Tasks not continued will be automatically archived after a certain period to keep the task list tidy - Local Storage: All data is stored only on the device, with no personal information uploaded, ensuring data security 【How to Use】 1. Select the review cycle and record past achievements and problems, current status, and future plans 2. Add specific executable tasks in the 'Next Steps Plan' 3. View and complete tasks on the task execution page 4. Carry over important unfinished tasks, or let the system archive them automatically 【Design Concept】 This app emphasizes simplicity and rules. By limiting the range and cycle of task additions, it reduces ineffective records, makes reviews more focused, and makes execution clearer. The app requires no registration, contains no ads, and does not collect user data, providing you with a clean user experience.

Screenshots

Terminal Notes4 screens
Review Axis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Review Axis at 3 against Terminal Notes's 1. Review Axis also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Terminal Notes versus Review Axis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerminal NotesReview Axis
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCorey Gillespie俊岚 贺

In-app purchases

None

Terminal Notes

No in-app purchases

None

Review Axis

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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