Comparison

TagNote vs DayTick

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

Head to head
About

TagNote

This app offers a flexible, tag-based approach to note-taking, moving beyond traditional folder structures. Organize meeting notes, ideas, and web clippings with multiple tags per note, and connect your thoughts to build a personal knowledge network. It features a rich text editor and reminders for important dates.

Highlights
  • Unlimited tags per note
  • Rich text editor with formatting
  • Birthday and anniversary reminders
  • Tag-based knowledge network
  • Minimalist and distraction-free design
  • iCloud data synchronization
Features
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TagNote is available for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, and syncs data via iCloud. Meeting notes, lecture summaries, web clippings, and sudden ideas— Are you losing track of what truly matters in the chaos of scattered information? [TagNote] is a tag-based note-taking app that breaks free from the limitations of traditional folder structures. Assign multiple tags to a single note and organize your thoughts flexibly. Connect ideas, discover patterns, and gain new insights through your very own knowledge network. Key Features of TagNote #1. Unlimited Tags, Effortless Organization Say goodbye to rigid folders. Add as many tags as you need—like Work, Ideas, or Books—to each note. Easily manage and retrieve notes across multiple themes with just a few keywords. #2. Powerful Yet Simple Editor Use the toolbar at the top of each note to apply rich text formatting, insert code blocks, add images, and create checklists. Capture your ideas vividly with an editor that’s both flexible and intuitive. #3. Birthday & Anniversary Reminders Keep track of important dates like birthdays and anniversaries. Attach meaningful notes to each occasion to preserve memories and emotions that matter. #4. A New Way to Connect Knowledge Tags create a web of related notes, helping you uncover hidden links between ideas. Visualize your thoughts like a map and explore unexpected insights as you build your personal knowledge network. #5. Minimal, Beautiful Design Focus on your content with a clean, distraction-free interface. We designed TagNote to make the process of writing and organizing notes both delightful and efficient. Download [TagNote] now and discover the smartest way to navigate the sea of information. Let your thoughts flow, connect, and grow with the power of tags. This app follows Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement (EULA). https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DayTick

This app provides a clean and distraction-free way to manage daily tasks and track habits. It helps users build consistency and make progress with a minimal interface and no account required for basic use.

Highlights
  • Create and manage daily tasks
  • Track habits and build consistency
  • Clean, minimal interface
  • Fast and lightweight performance
  • No account required
  • Optional iCloud sync
Features
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DayTick is a simple and minimal task and habit tracking app designed to help you stay consistent and productive every day. Whether you're managing daily tasks or building long-term habits, DayTick offers a clean and distraction-free experience that keeps you focused on what matters. FEATURES • Create and manage daily tasks with ease • Track habits and build consistency over time • Clean, minimal, and modern interface • Fast and lightweight performance • No account required — get started instantly DATA & PRIVACY • All data is stored locally on your device • Optional iCloud sync for premium users • No data collection, tracking, or ads PREMIUM FEATURES • iCloud sync across your devices • Access to future premium updates and improvements DayTick is built to help you stay organized, build better habits, and make consistent progress every day. Privacy Policy: https://robinthe.dev/projects/daytick/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TagNote4 screens
DayTick4 screens

Verdict

The call

TagNote and DayTick are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. TagNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and DayTick sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TagNote ships an update every 5 days, DayTick every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TagNote versus DayTick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTagNoteDayTick
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.217.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonggyou KimAbul Kalam Robin

Customer experience

TagNote

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DayTick

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TagNote

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 3-month subscription7 Days trial$3.993 Months
  • Annual subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
3 purchases

DayTick

Subscriptions2
  • DayTick Premium$2.991 Month
  • DayTick Premium$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • DayTick Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is TagNote free?
TagNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DayTick free?
DayTick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TagNote or DayTick have ads?
Neither TagNote nor DayTick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TagNote or DayTick?
TagNote ships an update every 5 days, and DayTick every 8 days. Most recently, TagNote was updated on November 5, 2026 and DayTick on October 31, 2026.

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