Comparison

HotJot Notes vs Just Reminder

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

Head to head
About

HotJot Notes

Capture ideas, photos, and thoughts quickly using a familiar text thread interface. Organize your life into chronological "Stacks" for focused streams of consciousness. Export your data easily in universal Markdown format.

Highlights
  • Text-to-Save workflow
  • Organize into Stacks
  • Visual Timelines
  • Total Privacy
  • Export to Markdown
  • No ads
Features
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Stop overthinking your notes. HotJot is the fastest way to capture ideas, photos, and thoughts using an interface you already know: a text thread. Organize your life into Stacks. These are focused, chronological streams of consciousness that feel like texting yourself. Whether it’s a fleeting thought, a photo of a receipt, or a project log, HotJot keeps it organized by time and topic without the heavy feel of other note-taking apps. Why HotJot? • The "Text-to-Save" Workflow: No friction. Just pick a Stack and start typing. • Visual Timelines: Every entry is automatically timestamped. Scroll back to see exactly when an idea struck. • Total Privacy: Your data never leaves your device or your personal iCloud backup. It’s in your control. • Own Your Data: Don’t get locked in. Export any Stack (or your entire library) into a clean .zip file containing universal Markdown files and your original photos or videos. • No ads: We hate ads as much as you do. HotJot is completely free for an introductory period, and if you get it while it's free you'll get upgraded for free later. Perfect for: • Project Tracking: Document progress with photos and quick notes. • Quick Capture: Save links, quotes, book recommendations, and "to-dos" before they vanish. • Personal Journaling: A space for your daily thoughts. • Shopping & Lists: Text your family’s requests into a dedicated Stack.

About

Just Reminder

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Just Reminder helps you stay on top of what matters. Set time and location reminders together, and complete tasks in the way that works best for you. Key Features • Time Reminders : Get notified at specific times or on selected days. • Location Reminders : Receive alerts when you arrive at or leave a specific place. • Completion Conditions : Mark tasks as done with a confirmation button, typing verification, or exposure time requirement. • Repeat Until Done : Receive repeated notifications at set intervals until the task is completed. • Backup & Restore: Export reminders to a file and import them anytime. Focused on essentials rather than complexity, Just Reminder helps you build routines and follow through on your tasks more consistently.

Screenshots

HotJot Notes4 screens
Just Reminder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Just Reminder at every 2 days against HotJot Notes's every 2 months. Just Reminder also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HotJot Notes ships an update every 2 months, Just Reminder every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
HotJot Notes versus Just Reminder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHotJot NotesJust Reminder
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSandstorm Innovations LLC (US)DONGJOO SEON

In-app purchases

None

HotJot Notes

No in-app purchases

None

Just Reminder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HotJot Notes free?
HotJot Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Just Reminder free?
Just Reminder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HotJot Notes or Just Reminder have ads?
Neither HotJot Notes nor Just Reminder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HotJot Notes or Just Reminder?
HotJot Notes ships an update every 2 months, and Just Reminder every 2 days. Most recently, HotJot Notes was updated on November 5, 2026 and Just Reminder on October 28, 2026.

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