Comparison

SayNotes vs Jotly

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

Head to head
About

SayNotes

Features
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SayNotes: AI Note Taker is your personal voice-to-text assistant designed to turn spoken ideas into smart, structured notes—instantly. Whether you're recording meeting takeaways, journaling, brainstorming, or capturing fleeting thoughts on the go, SayNotes makes it effortless and intelligent. Key Features: Unlimited Voice Recording Record as many notes as you want—no time limits, no interruptions. AI-Powered Transcription Convert your voice to accurate, readable text using industry-leading speech recognition. Smart Text Tools Summarize, rewrite, or enhance your notes with AI to make them more useful. Organize by Folders Create folders to keep your thoughts structured, searchable, and easy to revisit. Cross-Device Sync Create an account to securely sync notes across all your devices. Privacy First Your data is encrypted. Only you have access. We never use your notes for training purposes. Privacy Policy: https://idrissov99.github.io/privacyPolicy Terms of Service: https://idrissov99.github.io/terms

About

Jotly

A fast, private, and offline note-taking app with a clean, minimalist design. It allows for instant typing, easy organization, and customization without any ads or sign-ups. Perfect for quick notes, lists, or journal entries.

Highlights
  • Instant start typing
  • Minimalist design
  • Offline functionality
  • Private local storage
  • Easy search and organization
  • Customizable look
Features
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Jotly: Simple Notes is the fast, private, and offline way to take notes, jot ideas, and stay organized. No sign-ups. No ads. No clutter. Just a clean notepad designed for quick, distraction-free writing. Why You’ll Love Jotly: Instant Start: Open and start typing immediately — no menus, no loading screens. Minimal Design: A distraction-free writing space that keeps the focus on your words. Offline First: Works anywhere, even without internet. Perfect for quick notes on the go. Private Notebook: All notes are stored locally on your device — we never track or store your data. Easy Organization: Search, edit, and manage your notes effortlessly. Section Shortcuts: Each section becomes a shortcut for easy navigation, helping you find the right spot instantly. Customizable Look: Choose colors and styles to make the app yours. Whether you’re writing a to-do list, grocery list, journal entry, or meeting notes, Jotly makes note taking simple, fast, and private. Perfect for anyone who wants an easy notepad without extra clutter.

Screenshots

SayNotes4 screens
Jotly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Jotly at 15.0 against SayNotes's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and 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

Both are free to download. SayNotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Jotly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SayNotes versus Jotly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSayNotesJotly
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTemirlan IdrissovAloha Supplies LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SayNotes

Subscriptions3
  • SayNotes Weekly$4.997 Days
  • SayNotes Weekly Access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • SayNotes Yearly$69.991 Year
1 purchases

Jotly

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is SayNotes free?
SayNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jotly free?
Jotly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SayNotes or Jotly have ads?
Neither SayNotes nor Jotly shows ads.

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