Comparison

Ankorlist vs NoteFormat

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

Head to head
About

Ankorlist

Organize your life by topic, not by date. This app uses a familiar chat-style interface to quickly add and manage tasks. It supports both personal use and collaboration with others, with real-time syncing across devices.

Highlights
  • Topic-based organization
  • Chat-style interface
  • Personal and collaborative lists
  • Markdown notes within tasks
  • Cross-device access
  • Real-time synchronization
Features
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Ankorlist - Organise your Life by Topic, not Days Most to-do apps sort by date. Ankorlist sorts by what actually matters, grouping tasks into topics like "House Cleanup" or "Wedding Planning" instead of scattering them across days or smashing them into "Today". It's flow is inspired built the chat apps: write things down fast, cross them off as you go, no complicated systems or setup. Use it solo to stay on top of your own life, or bring in people you trust when your list needs more than one person. Key Features: Chat-style interface → Lists appear in a familiar messaging-style layout that most people already know how to navigate. Write tasks down quickly and cross them off as you go. No complicated planning systems, so you can focus on getting things done. Personal or collaborative → Use Ankorlist as your personal productivity tool, or share lists with trusted peers to stay aligned on goals and tasks. Markdown Notes inside tasks → Each task supports detailed internal notes using a built-in Markdown-supported editor. Add formatted text, structure your ideas, and keep supporting details organized within the task itself. Cross-device access → Sign up once and access your lists across devices. Add tasks from your work phone and check them later on your personal device. Real-time sync → Updates happen instantly, so changes from you or your collaborators appear immediately. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

NoteFormat

Features
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NoteFormat – Your Smart Note & Expense Companion Capture expenses, format them with templates, and import/export easily. Track spending, budgets and reports—simple, private, and beautiful. Whether you're logging daily thoughts, tracking spending, or generating reports, NoteFormat makes it easy. NOTES & EXPENSE TRACKING • Add notes with optional amounts (expense or income) • Organize entries with customizable categories and tags • Quick add mode for rapid data entry • View and filter your notes by category or date • Import notes from text using template matching BUDGET MANAGEMENT • Create daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly budgets • Set spending alerts at custom thresholds • Track budget progress with visual indicators • Budget by category or across all spending FLEXIBLE IMPORT & EXPORT • Import formatted notes from clipboard or files • Save directly to Apple Notes • Share via system share sheet • Copy formatted text to clipboard • Export CSV reports (Free: 1/day with ad, Pro: unlimited) POWERFUL REPORTS • Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly summaries • Visual charts and spending analytics • Total entry counts and amounts • Category breakdown with percentages (Pro) • Export and share your reports CUSTOMIZABLE FORMATTING • Built-in templates: Simple, Full Notes, Detailed, CSV, Markdown • Create your own templates with placeholders: {date}, {category}, {content}, {amount}, {tags} • Customize date formats per template SIRI SHORTCUTS • "Add a note" – Quick entry via Siri • "Get my report" – Instant spending summaries • Works with Shortcuts app automations SYNC & SECURITY • iCloud sync across all your devices • Face ID / Touch ID app lock (Pro) • Data stays on your device (optional iCloud sync) ACHIEVEMENTS & GAME CENTER • Unlock achievements as you use the app • Track your logging streak • Compete on leaderboards PRO FEATURES • Ad-free experience • Unlimited exports and CSV reports • Custom themes with your own images • Biometric app lock • Detailed category breakdowns in reports FREE WITH ADS • Core features available free • Watch rewarded ads to export entries • 1 rewarded export/day for CSV reports & category breakdown (Pro: unlimited) • Upgrade to Pro anytime to remove ads LOCALIZATION • English and Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong) Download NoteFormat today and take control of your notes, expenses, and budgets! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ankorlist4 screens
NoteFormat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ankorlist at none against NoteFormat's shown. NoteFormat's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Ankorlist sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and NoteFormat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ankorlist ships an update fortnightly, NoteFormat every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Ankorlist versus NoteFormat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnkorlistNoteFormat
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnkor Labs LimitedYat Wing WU

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Ankorlist

Subscriptions11
  • Essentials (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Cloud (Monthly)$4.991 Month
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  • Advanced (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Elite (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Premium Cloud Loyalty (Annual)$19.991 Year
  • Essentials (Annual)$24.991 Year
  • Annual$29.991 Year
  • Premium Cloud (Annual)$34.991 Year
  • Advanced (Annual)$49.991 Year
  • Elite (Annual)$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$69.99
2 purchases

NoteFormat

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Ankorlist free?
Ankorlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoteFormat free?
NoteFormat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ankorlist or NoteFormat have ads?
NoteFormat shows ads; Ankorlist does not.
Which is updated more often, Ankorlist or NoteFormat?
Ankorlist ships an update fortnightly, and NoteFormat every 3 days. Most recently, Ankorlist was updated on September 23, 2026 and NoteFormat on September 17, 2026.

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