Zettel vs CoreFiles
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.
CoreFiles
Streamline document management by scanning directly into pre-selected folders. This app offers intelligent file naming and supports a wide range of cloud and local storage options for efficient organization.
- Scan directly to chosen folders
- Automatic filename suggestions
- Supports local, cloud, and network storage
- Multi-page scanning
- File preview and management
- Import and share files
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CoreFiles turns scanning and filing documents into seconds - not minutes. TAP. SCAN. DONE. Most apps leave you on your own after scanning: you have the document, but no destination folder selected yet. CoreFiles flips that workflow. Choose your destination first - “Accounting”, “Projects”, or “Archive” - then scan. CoreFiles saves automatically to exactly that location. Local storage, iCloud, NAS, SFTP, WebDAV, SharePoint, and more. The file manager with a thoughtful scan-to-destination workflow. QUICK DESTINATIONS - FILE IN ONE TAP Choose the destination folder before scanning - not after Create your own custom quick destinations Works across all connected storage locations Expand and adjust at any time INTELLIGENT FILE NAMES Automatic filename suggestions while scanning Apple Intelligence support (where available) Less renaming, faster and more accurate filing DOCUMENT SCANNER Multi-page documents in a single pass Automatic edge detection Save directly as PDF to your selected destination folder ALL YOUR STORAGE - ONE APP Local storage & iCloud Drive SMB network drives / NAS WebDAV / Nextcloud SFTP servers Microsoft SharePoint Dropbox & pCloud Google Drive* RECEIVE & SHARE FILES Import files from other apps directly into CoreFiles via Share Extension or Action Extension, including quick destination selection. PREVIEW & MANAGE Open PDFs, images, audio, video, and documents directly in CoreFiles. Move, copy, rename, and delete - all in one place. SECURITY & PRIVACY No ad tracking Optional anonymous usage analytics (self-hosted Matomo) Enhanced connection security for cloud and server storage CoreFiles - Tap. Scan. Done. *Google Drive is integrated via the official Google Picker (not a native full file system integration). For subscriptions, Apple’s Standard EULA applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CoreFiles at Free against Zettel's $2.99. CoreFiles also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Zettel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads 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
CoreFiles is free to download; Zettel costs $2.99 up front. CoreFiles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Zettel asks for nothing beyond the download.
Zettel ships an update monthly, CoreFiles every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zettel | CoreFiles |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Moritz Weichart | DANIEL ROSIER |
In-app purchases
Zettel
No in-app purchases
CoreFiles
- CoreFiles Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- CoreFiles – Lifetime$7.99









