Comparison

NoteLabZ vs JikuDeck

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

Head to head
About

NoteLabZ

Features
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Description: Stay organized and in control with an all-in-one note-taking app designed to handle real-world scenarios. Whether you're managing a customer service call, preparing for a project, or just keeping personal records, this app lets you do more than just jot down text. Create rich notes and keep everything related—photos, videos, website links, and important attachments—together in one place. Imagine you're calling support about a broken laptop: take notes during the call, snap a photo of the damage, attach your purchase receipt, and record a video for proof. Everything stays linked to the same note so you can easily access it when needed. Key Features: Write and organize detailed notes Attach images directly to your notes Add videos and record your own Store important files like receipts or manuals Save useful website links alongside your notes Keep everything grouped so it's always in context Perfect for tracking service issues, managing appointments, organizing projects, or simply keeping your life in order. No more scattered files or lost information—everything you need is just a tap away.

About

JikuDeck

Features
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Catch ideas before they disappear JikuDeck is a fast, visual way to capture thoughts, quotes, links, photos, and moments, then make them easy to revisit. Speak, type, snap a photo, scan a URL, or share from another app. Capture first without stopping to sort, file, or format. Every card stays connected to its source, so you can remember not only what you saved, but where it came from. Make memory visual Distinct card styles make your notes easier to scan and more enjoyable to revisit. Create custom styles with your own colors and layouts, then turn scattered thoughts into a visual deck that feels uniquely yours. Meet Ramble A pressure-free space for extra thoughts, rough ideas, and unfinished notes. Capture the thought without forcing it into a structure. Find what matters - Search by words, tags, sources, creators, platforms, photos, or date range - Pin favorite tags and sources for instant access - Return to ongoing topics with recent searches and flexible filtering - Jump between your latest cards and oldest cards with intuitive deck navigation Keep your ideas in motion Add JikuDeck widgets to your Home Screen for a daily dose of your own knowledge. Pro users can choose each widget’s source, frequency, and card rotation style, including randomized, newest, or oldest cards. Edit with less effort Rewrite notes with Apple’s on-device language tools with JikuDeck Pro. Open source links instantly and let JikuDeck enrich source details automatically. Free Version Capture ideas in seconds from voice, text, camera, photos, clipboard, or any share sheet, then turn up to 50 cards into a visual, searchable deck with source links, tags, 15 default card styles, and a daily randomized Home Screen widget. JikuDeck Pro (one-time purchase) unlocks: - Unlimited cards - Custom card style generator - On-device note rewriting - Advanced widget controls, including custom sources, refresh frequency, and newest or oldest card rotation

Screenshots

NoteLabZ4 screens
JikuDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoteLabZ at none against JikuDeck's 1. JikuDeck's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 16 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. JikuDeck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NoteLabZ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoteLabZ ships an update every 16 months, JikuDeck every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
NoteLabZ versus JikuDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteLabZJikuDeck
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKhoa NguyenQPN Studio LLC

In-app purchases

None

NoteLabZ

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

JikuDeck

One-time1
  • Pro - Unlimited Cards & Styles$6.99

Questions

Is NoteLabZ free?
NoteLabZ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JikuDeck free?
JikuDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NoteLabZ or JikuDeck have ads?
Neither NoteLabZ nor JikuDeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoteLabZ or JikuDeck?
NoteLabZ ships an update every 16 months, and JikuDeck every 7 months. Most recently, NoteLabZ was updated on October 28, 2026 and JikuDeck on October 25, 2026.

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