Comparison

TaplessNote vs DIY Sizer

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

Head to head
About

TaplessNote

Features
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## Key Features: - Instant Launch - faster than opening a physical notepad - Page-Based Organization - Swipe to create new pages, organize thoughts naturally - Local File Storage - Your notes stay on your device with Markdown support - Minimal Interface - Clean, distraction-free writing environment - Custom Save Locations - Choose where your notes are stored - YAML Frontmatter - Advanced metadata support for power users - Bilingual Support - Full Japanese and English interface ## Writing Philosophy: TaplessNote is designed purely for capturing thoughts - not for reading or organizing them. For viewing your notes, use your preferred note-reading or Markdown editor app. ## Perfect for: - Quick idea capture - Meeting notes - Daily journaling - Thought organization - Students and professionals - Anyone who values speed over complexity No accounts, no cloud sync complications - just pure, fast writing.

About

DIY Sizer

Features
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DIY Sizer is the all-in-one app for recording measurements and calculating materials for your DIY projects. [Dimension Notes] Save measurements per project. Width, height, and depth are stored to the millimeter β€” easy to check while shopping at the hardware store. [Material Calculator] Automatically calculates how much lumber or plywood you need based on dimensions. See cut counts and offcuts at a glance so you buy exactly what you need. [Project Management] Group measurements and materials per project (shelves, tables, bookcases). Run multiple DIY projects in parallel. [Unit Conversion] Switch between millimeters, centimeters, and inches β€” handy when working from overseas blueprints. [Photo Notes] Attach a photo to each measurement so you remember exactly where it came from. From first-time DIYers to experienced makers β€” speed up every workshop session.

Screenshots

TaplessNote4 screens
DIY Sizer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DIY Sizer at none against TaplessNote's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. TaplessNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DIY Sizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 19, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
TaplessNote versus DIY Sizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaplessNoteDIY Sizer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakahiko KawakamiSANWA Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TaplessNote

One-time1
  • Unlock All Features$2.99
None

DIY Sizer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TaplessNote free?
TaplessNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DIY Sizer free?
DIY Sizer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TaplessNote or DIY Sizer have ads?
Neither TaplessNote nor DIY Sizer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TaplessNote or DIY Sizer?
TaplessNote ships an update every 2 weeks, and DIY Sizer every 2 weeks. Most recently, TaplessNote was updated on May 19, 2026 and DIY Sizer on September 5, 2026.

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