Comparison

Ankorlist vs Useless Notes

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

Useless Notes

Features
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Useless Notes is a creative note-taking app that lets you capture ideas in an infinite, freeform canvas environment. Instead of traditional lists, you can add text notes, links with previews as colorful cards that can be positioned and scattered anywhere on the canvas. The app embraces a playful, casual approach to organizing thoughts—cards appear at random positions and angles, giving your notes a natural, organic feel. You can delete notes with a fun burning animation, filter by different types of content, and search through your notes when you need to find something specific. It's perfect for anyone who wants a more visual and less structured way to capture thoughts, ideas, and inspiration without the constraints of traditional note-taking apps.

Screenshots

Ankorlist4 screens
Useless Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Useless Notes at none against Ankorlist's 12. Useless Notes also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). Ankorlist's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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. Ankorlist sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Useless Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ankorlist ships an update fortnightly, Useless Notes every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Ankorlist versus Useless Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnkorlistUseless Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB55 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAnkor Labs LimitedBogdan Stefanovic

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
None

Useless Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ankorlist free?
Ankorlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Useless Notes free?
Useless Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ankorlist or Useless Notes have ads?
Neither Ankorlist nor Useless Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ankorlist or Useless Notes?
Ankorlist ships an update fortnightly, and Useless Notes every 5 days. Most recently, Ankorlist was updated on September 23, 2026 and Useless Notes on September 23, 2026.

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