Comparison

GrapNote vs Dino

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

Head to head
About

GrapNote

Features
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GrapNote is a streamlined list-management app that helps you organize your thoughts and ideas effortlessly. Key Features: • Clean, intuitive interface • Eye-friendly color scheme that's gentle even at first wake-up • Full voice input support • Organize ideas across five categories: Vision, Style, Mission, Plan, and Action • Two-level inbox for unsorted items • Quick list additions from text input • Privacy-focused: all data stays on your device Perfect For: • Capturing every idea and inspiration • Managing your goals and action plans • Instantly noting daily tasks and sudden thoughts • Anchoring your project mindset and vision development Special Features: • Folder classification for structured thinking • Keyboard-optimized interface for efficiency • Lightweight performance for quick launch-to-note workflow All your data remains exclusively on your device and is never transmitted externally. Start organizing your thoughts and bringing your ideas to life with GrapNote.

About

Dino

Features
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You know what to do — you just can't start. And when you finally do, your phone pulls you away. Dino is a task timer built for exactly that: pick one thing, press start, and it stays in your Dynamic Island until you're done. Designed around ADHD traits — procrastination, distraction, and time blindness. ā–  One task at a time No long lists, no due dates, no priorities. Write one task and press start. Less choosing, faster starting. ā–  It stays until you're done Your running task lives in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen as a Live Activity. Even when you wander into other apps, the task and its timer never leave your sight. ā–  Three timer modes - Stopwatch: just track elapsed time - Timer: get notified after a set duration - Pomodoro: automatic work/break cycles ā–  Focus Guard (Dino Pro) Block distracting apps while you focus. Unlocks automatically during breaks and pauses. ā–  No guilt on off days Only what you finish is recorded. Broken streaks cost you nothing. Daily wins and a weekly graph quietly stack up the proof that you did the thing. ā–  Also - Live Activity mirrored to Apple Watch Smart Stack - iCloud sync across your devices - Repeat-task templates The name? Do It Now + One task. Dino. ā–  Terms & Privacy - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://quusoh.co.jp/apps/dino/privacy

Screenshots

GrapNote4 screens
Dino4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GrapNote at none against Dino's 3. GrapNote also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Dino sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. GrapNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GrapNote ships an update daily, Dino every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
GrapNote versus Dino: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrapNoteDino
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRYU HARAGUCHIQuusoh Co.

In-app purchases

None

GrapNote

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Dino

Subscriptions2
  • Dino Pro Plan$2.991 Month
  • Dino Pro yearly plan$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Dino Pro Lifetime Plan$39.99

Questions

Is GrapNote free?
GrapNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dino free?
Dino is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GrapNote or Dino have ads?
Neither GrapNote nor Dino shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GrapNote or Dino?
GrapNote ships an update daily, and Dino every 3 weeks. Most recently, GrapNote was updated on October 11, 2026 and Dino on September 24, 2026.

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