HotJot Notes vs TomoNote AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Text-to-Save workflow
- Organize into Stacks
- Visual Timelines
- Total Privacy
- Export to Markdown
- No ads
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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.
TomoNote AI
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TomoNote AI is an AI-powered note-taking app that helps you organize your thoughts, develop new ideas, and reflect on what you’ve written. Your daily notes, ideas, observations, and unfinished thoughts don’t have to remain isolated fragments. TomoNote AI helps you turn them into a personal knowledge base you can revisit, connect, and build on over time. Using the content of your notes, AI can help you organize your thinking, summarize key points, and explore new directions. It also helps surface connections and perspectives you may not have noticed on your own. TomoNote AI is your partner for clearer thinking, deeper reflection, and better ideas. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HotJot Notes at none against TomoNote AI's 5. TomoNote AI's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. TomoNote AI sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. HotJot Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.
HotJot Notes ships an update every 2 months, TomoNote AI every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | HotJot Notes | TomoNote AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sandstorm Innovations LLC (US) | Rintaro Sakino |
In-app purchases
HotJot Notes
No in-app purchases
TomoNote AI
- TomoNote AI Pro Monthly7 Days trial$11.991 Month
- TomoNote AI Pro Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
- TomoNote AI Max 5x Monthly$99.991 Month
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- TomoNote AI Max 20x Monthly$199.991 Month
- TomoNote AI Lifetime$199.99









