Notely vs Mèo Note
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Notely
Capture and organize your thoughts instantly with this fast, private notepad. Create, edit, and manage notes with ample space for titles and descriptions. Organize entries into custom categories with visual flair and enjoy a distraction-free, offline experience.
- Lightning fast note capture and editing
- Customizable categories with pastel colors
- Offline functionality with no account needed
- Secure local data storage
- Distraction-free, native dark mode UI
- List and grid view options
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Notely is a simple, fast notepad for everything you want to remember. Open the app and start writing: no account, no ads, and your notes stay on your device. WRITE WITH STYLE • Headings, bold, italic, underline and strikethrough • Bulleted and numbered lists • Left, center or right alignment • Undo and redo • Automatic saving as you type ORGANIZE WITH COLORFUL FOLDERS • Sort your notes into categories with the color of your choice • See at a glance how many notes each folder contains • Pin your most important notes and categories to the top • Switch between list and grid view FIND EVERYTHING INSTANTLY • Search all your notes by typing a few words • Browse your notes by category in one tap PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account and no sign-up • No ads • Your notes are stored on your device and work offline NOTELY PRO: ONE-TIME PURCHASE • Private vault: lock your most personal notes behind a 6-digit code • Custom app icons for your home screen • Pay once, keep it forever. No subscription. MADE FOR EVERY DAY • Light and dark mode • Available in 11 languages • Optimized for iPhone and iPad Shopping lists, ideas, journal, meeting notes, reminders: Notely keeps everything clear, fast and in one place.
Mèo Note
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Meow Note is a warm, charming, and peaceful personal note-taking, to-do list, and reminder app accompanied by an adorable kitty companion. KEY FEATURES: • Quick Notes: Jot down ideas, checklists, thoughts, attach photos, and pin your most important notes. • To-Do & Subtasks: Organize tasks by Study, Work, Personal, Health, with clear priority levels and flexible checklist subtasks. • Calendar & Reminders: Track your daily and weekly schedule seamlessly. Set alarms and actionable reminder notifications with snooze and completion buttons. • 5 Cute Pastel Themes: Choose from 5 delightful theme colors (Orange, Purple, Light Green, Light Blue, Pink) with full Light & Dark mode support. • Cat Room Companion: Adopt a lovely feline friend! Earn XP and streaks by staying productive, dress your kitty in sweet outfits, and customize room backgrounds. • Home Screen Widgets: Keep track of today's tasks and your cat's mood right from your Home Screen with cute widgets. • 100% Offline & Private: No accounts, no logins, no cloud tracking, and no ads. All notes, tasks, and photos remain safely stored on your device. • Backup & Restore: Export and import secure ZIP backup files containing all your data and photos anytime.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Notely at none against Mèo Note's shown. Mèo Note's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Notely sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mèo Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Notely ships an update every 2 months, Mèo Note every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Notely | Mèo Note |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (18 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kamel Djaber | Thanh Dam Van |
In-app purchases
Notely
- Premium Notely$4.99
Mèo Note
- Meow Plus$1.99









