Zettel vs Sorted.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Sorted.
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Sorted. is your AI-powered life assistant. Snap a photo of invoices, letters, or documents - Lumi (our AI) reads them, extracts the key information, and organizes everything into your smart calendar. Never miss a payment or deadline again. Features: - Scan documents with your camera, AI extracts dates, amounts & actions - Voice input: just dictate, Lumi sorts it out - Smart calendar with day and month views - Public holidays and device calendar integration - Reminders for deadlines and payments - Streak system for daily productivity - Invite friends and stay organized together - 9 languages supported - Dark mode Privacy: https://sortedapp.net/privacy Support: https://sortedapp.net/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Sorted. at Free against Zettel's $2.99. Sorted. also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.0). Zettel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
Sorted. is free to download; Zettel costs $2.99 up front. Sorted. sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Zettel asks for nothing beyond the download.
Zettel ships an update monthly, Sorted. weekly. Both last shipped on September 8, 2026.
| Parameter | Zettel | Sorted. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #190 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Moritz Weichart | Max Dong Sen Zhou |
In-app purchases
Zettel
No in-app purchases
Sorted.
- Sorted. Monthly1 Month trial$12.991 Month
- Sorted.+ Monthly$35.001 Month
- Sorted. Yearly$99.991 Year
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- Sorted.+ Yearly$299.991 Year
