Comparison

TagNote vs DearWiki

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 ideasβ€” 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 needβ€”like Work, Ideas, or Booksβ€”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

DearWiki

Features
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DearWiki is a local-first notebook and personal wiki for notes, tasks, daily plans, research, and connected ideas. Write in portable Markdown, capture from the share sheet, find backlinks on the knowledge map, organize readable structured views, and export a complete ZIP whenever you want. Attachment OCR runs on the device. No DearWiki account is required. Optional WebDAV sync uses a server you choose.

Screenshots

TagNote4 screens
DearWiki3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DearWiki at none against TagNote's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. TagNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. DearWiki asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
TagNote versus DearWiki: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTagNoteDearWiki
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.217.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size9 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonggyou KimPedro Brannum

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
None

DearWiki

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TagNote free?
TagNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DearWiki free?
DearWiki is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TagNote or DearWiki have ads?
Neither TagNote nor DearWiki shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TagNote or DearWiki?
TagNote ships an update every 5 days, and DearWiki every 8 days. Most recently, TagNote was updated on November 5, 2026 and DearWiki on October 31, 2026.

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