Comparison

Zettel vs Flugs

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

Head to head
About

Zettel

This app offers a minimalist note-taking experience, focusing on a single, full-screen note at a time. It features a unique swipe-to-clear gesture with haptic feedback and simple tag functionality for easy organization. Notes are saved as plain Markdown files for versatile use.

Highlights
  • Single full-screen note interface
  • Swipe-to-clear gesture with haptic feedback
  • Simple hashtag tagging system
  • Plain Markdown file export
  • Works with Files app
  • Dark mode support
Read full description

Zettel - Quick Notes for iOS. Write. Swipe to tear. Done. Zettel brings the satisfying feeling of ripping paper to your iPhone. What makes it different: - One note at a time: Full screen. No tabs, no folders, no mess. Just you and your thoughts. - Tear to clear: Swipe from the edge and drag across the screen. Your note tears away with haptic feedback that actually feels real. - Tags that work: Type #anything and it becomes a tag. Find notes instantly without setting up complicated systems. - Your files, anywhere: Notes are plain Markdown files. Edit them in other apps, sync however you want, or just keep them local. Perfect for: - Quick thoughts - Meeting notes - Daily journaling - Project ideas Simple by design: - iPhone only (as it should be) - Works with Files app - Dark mode included - No account required - Zero tracking Built by someone who got tired of overcomplicated note apps. Sometimes the best tools are the simplest ones.

About

Flugs

Effortlessly track your work hours with a simple, fast time tracker. Set daily goals, view progress, and access tracking features via shortcuts and widgets. Your data is backed up and exportable without any subscriptions or ads.

Highlights
  • One-tap time tracking
  • Daily work-hour goal setting
  • Weekly statistics
  • Siri Shortcuts and App Intents
  • Widgets and Control Center access
  • CSV export
  • iCloud backup and restore
Features
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Flugs is your simple and fast time tracker for everyday work – no clutter, no subscription, no tracking. TRACK YOUR TIME * Start and stop your current time tracking session * See the current duration live while tracking * Automatic break deductions – based on German legal requirements or your own custom rules * Title templates for frequently used entries * Automatic location detection for saved places such as your office or home office * View all entries grouped by day * See the start time, end time, and duration of each entry at a glance * Edit or delete entries, or select and delete multiple entries at once STAY ON TOP OF YOUR GOALS * Set your own daily working time goal * Track your daily progress with percentages and target vs. actual time * Weekly and monthly statistics with customizable workdays * Choose which weekdays count toward your weekly goal and time balance * Account for sick days, days off, and more in your statistics * Get notifications at 50% and 100% of your daily goal and when break thresholds are reached QUICK ACCESS * Siri Shortcuts and App Intents to start, stop, and toggle time tracking * Support for the Action Button * Home Screen widget showing your daily progress * Control widget for quick access directly from Control Center * Live Activities on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island YOUR DATA * Back up and restore your data with iCloud * CSV export using your time zone for Numbers, Excel, or other spreadsheet apps * No third-party analytics, tracking, or advertising software Flugs is a one-time purchase – no subscription, no hidden costs.

Screenshots

Zettel4 screens
Flugs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flugs at weekly against Zettel's monthly. Flugs also leads on price ($1.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Zettel's advantage is chart position (#190 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Zettel costs $2.99 and Flugs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zettel ships an update monthly, Flugs weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Zettel versus Flugs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZettelFlugs
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews95.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#190 — better—
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander Moritz WeichartMalte Kirchner

Customer experience

Zettel

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%

Flugs

Written reviews20 reviews
Positive95.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Zettel

No in-app purchases

None

Flugs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zettel free?
Zettel costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flugs free?
Flugs costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zettel or Flugs have ads?
Neither Zettel nor Flugs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zettel or Flugs?
Zettel ships an update monthly, and Flugs weekly. Most recently, Zettel was updated on September 8, 2026 and Flugs on September 24, 2026.

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