Comparison

HotJot Notes vs TomoNote AI

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

TomoNote AI

Features
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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/

Screenshots

HotJot Notes4 screens
TomoNote AI3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HotJot Notes ships an update every 2 months, TomoNote AI every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
HotJot Notes versus TomoNote AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHotJot NotesTomoNote AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSandstorm Innovations LLC (US)Rintaro Sakino

In-app purchases

None

HotJot Notes

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

TomoNote AI

Subscriptions4
  • 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
One-time1
  • TomoNote AI Lifetime$199.99

Questions

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

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