Comparison

MyZettel vs Idea Outliner

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

Head to head
About

MyZettel

This app helps you build a connected network of ideas using the Zettelkasten method. It offers an infinite canvas for brainstorming and spatial exploration, with features like floating panels and inline previews to keep you in flow.

Highlights
  • Infinite canvas for spatial idea exploration
  • Floating panels for multiple notes
  • Inline previews for linked content
  • Minimap for navigation
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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We learn better when we write. Putting an idea in our own words forces us to understand it. Connecting it to other ideas helps it last. MyZettel is a canvas for that work. Each thought gets its own short note. Related notes sit near each other. Links come as you write. Over time, the canvas becomes a map of what you understand. - An infinite canvas: put notes where they make sense, and move them as your thinking changes. - Links from writing: link a note while you write. Every link shows which way it goes, even to a note far away. - Read in place: open a linked note without leaving the one you are reading. - Note types: keep rough thoughts, your own conclusions, and ideas from a source apart. - Search and a minimap to find any note on a large canvas. - Made for iPhone, iPad and Mac. - Free to use. No sign-up. No third-party servers. MyZettel is inspired by the Zettelkasten method, but you do not need to know it to start. A sample canvas in the app shows how it works. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://myzettel.innerworks.one/privacy.html Contact: myzettel@innerworks.one

About

Idea Outliner

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Simplify your creative process with Idea Outliner, the ultimate tool for organizing and refining your ideas. Whether you're a student, professional, or entrepreneur, this app provides the flexibility and functionality you need to capture, structure, and present your thoughts effectively. Key Features: Flexible Idea Organization: Break down your ideas into any number of thoughts. Each thought can be a paragraph of text or an image, allowing you to visually represent your concepts. Assign categories to each paragraph for easy categorization and organization. Drag-and-Drop Reordering: Easily reorder your thoughts by dragging and dropping them. This feature ensures that your ideas are presented in the most logical and coherent order. AI-Powered Drafts: Generate high-quality drafts for your ideas. AI-generated reports are ready for review and editing, helping you streamline your workflow and focus on refining your ideas. This feature only uses Apple Intelligence and is prompted to only use the data you enter into the app itself. Due to the context constraints of Apple Intelligence there is a limit of about 10,000 character or 2,000 words. The app uses various strategies to increase the effective word limit such as deduplication. Cross-Device Sync: Keep your ideas accessible across all your Apple devices. Your ideas are synced seamlessly, allowing you to work on them from anywhere and at any time. Customizable Presentation Layouts: Choose from three presentation layout methods: Manual, Auto by Section, and Full Auto. Each method offers a unique way to present your ideas, allowing you to customize the layout to suit your preferences. Secure Data Storage: Your data is stored securely on your Apple devices, ensuring that your ideas are protected and accessible. *Please note Apple Intelligence may offload some generative task to Private Cloud Compute. See https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/data/en/intelligence-engine/ for details. User-Friendly Interface: The intuitive and user-friendly interface of Idea Outliner makes it easy to navigate and use, even for those who are not tech-savvy.

Screenshots

MyZettel4 screens
Idea Outliner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Idea Outliner at none against MyZettel's 2. MyZettel's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. MyZettel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Idea Outliner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
MyZettel versus Idea Outliner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyZettelIdea Outliner
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
MonetizationFreemiumโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.6 โ€” better26.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size4 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJunsong LiMyriApps, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MyZettel

Subscriptions2
  • Plus (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Plus (Yearly)$9.991 Year
None

Idea Outliner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyZettel free?
MyZettel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Idea Outliner free?
Idea Outliner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MyZettel or Idea Outliner have ads?
Neither MyZettel nor Idea Outliner shows ads.

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