Recall Notes vs Toodolo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Recall Notes
This app helps you find notes by understanding the meaning behind your search queries, not just keywords. It uses on-device AI for instant, offline searches and keeps all your data private. Ideal for students, developers, and writers who need to quickly locate information.
- Search by meaning with on-device AI
- Contextual and concept-based search
- Instant and offline search functionality
- Private by design, no cloud or tracking
- Export notes as text files
- Distraction-free interface
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Finally find that note you're looking for. Search by concept, not keywords. Type "red fruit" → find notes about apples, strawberries, or that farmer's market visit Type "bug fix" → find debugging sessions, error logs, or solution snippets Recall understands what you meant, not just what you typed. SMART SEARCH THAT ACTUALLY WORKS - Find notes by meaning using on-device AI - Searches understand context and related concepts - Works instantly, even offline - No exact keywords needed PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Everything stays on your device - No accounts, no cloud, no tracking - Your thoughts remain yours alone - Export notes anytime as text files ZERO FRICTION - Start writing immediately - no setup - One infinite note - no folders needed - Search finds everything instantly - Works offline, always PERFECT FOR - Students: Find lecture notes by topic, not exact phrases - Developers: Locate code snippets by what they do - Writers: Rediscover research by theme - Thinkers: Capture ideas without organizing SIMPLE BY CHOICE - Clean, distraction-free interface - Customizable themes and fonts - Fast, native iOS experience - Built for iPhone and iPad Stop losing thoughts in folders and tags. Let Recall remember so you don't have to. Download now and never lose a note again.
Toodolo
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Toodolo brings the satisfaction of pen and paper to your iPhone. Built by an independent developer, Toodolo is a completely offline, private to-do list that works entirely on your device. No AI, no LLMs, no dependency on Big Tech—just you and your tasks. It combines a clean, minimal design with intuitive gestures to help you stay organized and focused. Key Features: - Scribble to Complete: Enjoy a unique and satisfying scribbling gesture to mark tasks as done, just like crossing them off on paper. 100% Offline & Private: Your data stays on your device. Works perfectly without an internet connection. - No AI Gimmicks: A straightforward tool that respects your intelligence. - Automatic Categorization: Instantly organizes your tasks into relevant categories based on keywords. Simple and effective. - Voice Entry: Quickly add tasks on the go using voice commands. - Visual Organization: Use color-coded stripes to instantly recognize task categories. - Focus Mode: A clutter-free interface that lets you focus on your day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Toodolo at none against Recall Notes's 1. Toodolo also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Recall Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Toodolo asks for nothing beyond the download.
Recall Notes ships an update every 3 weeks, Toodolo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Recall Notes | Toodolo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Manuel Lampert | Milan van Bruggen |
In-app purchases
Recall Notes
- Text Export$0.99
Toodolo
No in-app purchases









