1 Bucket List vs Brief Note
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
1 Bucket List
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1 Bucket List is a simple bucket list app that helps you focus on what truly matters. Inspired by the philosophy of "if life only had... years," this app encourages you to curate your most meaningful aspirations. KEY FEATURES β’ Elegant magazine-style design with artistic layouts β’ Set your life expectancy to focus your priorities β’ Create and organize your most important wishes β’ Break down goals into actionable milestones β’ Pin your most crucial aspirations β’ Complete privacy - data stays on your device β’ Manual iCloud backup/restore (you control when to sync) β’ Beautiful, distraction-free interface No ads, no in-app purchases, no subscriptions. Pay once, enjoy forever. PRIVACY FIRST Your dreams are personal. All data is stored directly on your device or in your private iCloud storage - this app doesn't connect to any external servers. Your backups are entirely controlled by you through manual iCloud syncing. PERFECT FOR β’ Life planning and goal setting β’ Bucket list creation and tracking β’ Milestone planning β’ Personal reflection and growth β’ Anyone seeking intentional living Start living with purpose. Download 1 Bucket List and begin curating the life you truly want to live.
Brief Note
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Sometimes you are about to meet someone and cannot quite remember the last conversation. Brief Note is a local relationship notebook that brings the context back before you meet. 1. Add one person you want to remember. 2. Write one important line after you meet. 3. Scan the briefing before the next conversation. Pin the detail you never want to miss. Optional calendar briefings can remind you on the morning of a meeting. Event titles are matched with saved names entirely on your device. Your names and notes stay on your device, not in an account or content server. When choosing a contact, only that person's name is savedβnever phone numbers, email addresses, or the full address book. Export a JSON backup whenever you want and restore it by replacing or merging local data. Store up to five people for free. Adding a sixth requires a one-time lifetime purchase, not a subscription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Brief Note at Free against 1 Bucket List's $1.99. 1 Bucket List's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Brief Note is free to download; 1 Bucket List costs $1.99 up front. Brief Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 1 Bucket List asks for nothing beyond the download.
1 Bucket List ships an update every 4 days, Brief Note fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 1 Bucket List | Brief Note |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free β better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days β better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.4 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | εΈ εΌ | JeongHu Seo |
In-app purchases
1 Bucket List
No in-app purchases
Brief Note
- Lifetime Access$3.99









