Comparison

Recall Notes vs Toodolo

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Toodolo

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Recall Notes4 screens
Toodolo4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Recall Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Toodolo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Recall Notes ships an update every 3 weeks, Toodolo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Recall Notes versus Toodolo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecall NotesToodolo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperManuel LampertMilan van Bruggen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Recall Notes

One-time1
  • Text Export$0.99
None

Toodolo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Recall Notes free?
Recall Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Toodolo free?
Toodolo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Recall Notes or Toodolo have ads?
Neither Recall Notes nor Toodolo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Recall Notes or Toodolo?
Recall Notes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Toodolo weekly. Most recently, Recall Notes was updated on October 5, 2026 and Toodolo on October 20, 2026.

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