Contacts vs WhatsNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Contacts
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Ask yourself these questions: 1. Do you often run into an old acquaintance but can’t remember their name? 2. Do you find it difficult to remember the birthdays of people who matter to you? 3. Have you ever wondered how politicians and “super-networkers” maintain so many connections? The reason is simple: building and maintaining a rich network of close relationships doesn’t happen by accident—it takes intention. It requires remembering the details about the people you meet, taking notes, and occasionally reaching out to prevent relationships from fading. Enter your personal CRM. Koligo is a powerful yet simple contacts manager designed to help you stay meaningfully connected. Whether it’s old friends, colleagues, or family, Koligo makes it easy to manage your relationships with thoughtful features like: • Reconnection Reminders – Never lose touch again. Get gentle nudges to reach out based on your custom intervals. • Birthday Reminders – Celebrate important days right on time. • Contacts Categorization – Organize your network by tags, groups, or relationship type for quick access and better clarity. • Notes Journal – Keep track of key details and conversations so you’re always in the loop when reconnecting. Koligo is your personal relationship assistant—built for intentional networking and genuine connection. Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/dd8f01d9-f7b1-4627-ba7c-e537eb6d7697
WhatsNote
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WhatsNote turns note-taking into something you actually enjoy - as easy as sending a message. Every notebook is a chat. Just type, talk, or drop in a photo, and it is saved instantly. No folders to manage, no complicated setup: if you can use a messaging app, you already know how to use WhatsNote. CAPTURE ANYTHING - Text notes, as fast as texting - Photos and videos from your camera or library - Voice notes: record, pause, resume and listen back - Files and PDFs - Locations, right on a map STAY ORGANIZED, EFFORTLESSLY - Create a notebook for anything: work, travel, recipes, ideas - Everything lands in the right place, in order - Your latest note is always one tap away FIND IT IN SECONDS - AI search understands what you mean, not just keywords - Search across every notebook at once - Never lose a thought again PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Your notes are yours - Secure sign-in and encrypted connections Upgrade to Pro for unlimited notebooks, unlimited storage, and AI search and auto-categorization. Download WhatsNote and start capturing life, one message at a time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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The clearest difference is iOS requirement: WhatsNote at 13.0 against Contacts's 15.1. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Contacts sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and WhatsNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Contacts | WhatsNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anwar Saad | ALI JALILI PARSA |
In-app purchases
Contacts
- Koligo Plus$2.991 Month
- Koligo Plus7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Lifetime access$24.99
WhatsNote
- WhatsNote Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- WhatsNote Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year









