Comparison

MyZettel vs Modexe

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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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MyZettel follows the principles of the Zettelkasten method, a system designed to think through writing and connect ideas over time. It’s built for people who want to grow a living network of ideas, not just collect notes: - An infinite canvas for brainstorming, clustering, and exploring ideas spatially - Floating panels to keep multiple notes open and move them freely on the board - Inline previews to surface nested links and context without leaving the editor - A minimap for fast navigation across a large board - Seamless iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac MyZettel is a lightweight thinking partner, designed to keep you in flow as your ideas grow. 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

Modexe

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MODEXE: TWO WAYS TO WRITE, ONE PLACE TO THINK. Modexe bridges note-taking and real relational databases, natively on iPad, iPhone, and Mac. Write freely on one side and let that writing connect to structured, searchable data on the other. No prior database knowledge is required: You describe the things you care about, link them in plain language, and Modexe handles the rest. WRITE THE WAY YOU THINK β€’ A clean, fast editor built on Apple's modern text engine. β€’ Write in Markdown with live formatting, three heading levels, bold, italic, highlight, inline code, links, and per-paragraph alignment. β€’ Type "/" anywhere to drop in something richer MODS: BUILDING BLOCKS FOR YOUR DOCUMENTS β€’ Insert self-contained blocks for text, checklists, lists, tables, images, files, and handwriting. β€’ Collapse, lock, reorder, move, sync, and reuse them across different documents. β€’ Nothing is ever lost: removed blocks go to a drawer you can restore from anytime. A REAL RELATIONAL DATABASE, MADE SIMPLE β€’ Create tables for anything: clients, courses, assignments, guests, invoices, tasks, or job applications. β€’ Type what a column is for, and Modexe picks the right type. β€’ Add columns for text, numbers, dates, currency, and color-coded statuses. β€’ Link tables together by simply answering "How many can connect?" STRUCTURE THAT DOES THE WORK β€’ Lookups and rollups that calculate across your linked records automatically. β€’ Filtered views, kanban boards, and workspaces to see your data any way you need. WORKSPACES, BUILT FROM YOUR OWN STRUCTURE β€’ Modexe assembles a workspace from the tables and links you defined: the relationships you drew are the layout. β€’ Nothing is guessed, and nothing is generated. The same data always produces the same workspace, and it works with no network connection. β€’ Change a link or a column, and the workspace follows. YOUR NOTES, CONNECTED TO YOUR DATA β€’ Drop a relational chip to reference a real record. β€’ Rename the record and the chip updates everywhere. β€’ Every mention becomes a backlink, so from any client or course you can see every note that touches it, with no manual filing. WRITE BY HAND β€’ Full Apple Pencil support on iPad: create handwritten documents with ruled lines, grids, and auto-extending pages. β€’ Drop a sketch directly into a typed document. β€’ On iPhone, draw with your finger. β€’ Handwriting created on iPad or iPhone is viewable on Mac and syncs with the rest of your work. WORK IN TWO PLACES AT ONCE β€’ Open a second document side-by-side in the Companion sidebar. β€’ View a record next to your notes, or drag a Modexe Module from one document to another seamlessly. START FAST β€’ Choose a preset for notes, courses, event planning, or a sales pipeline, and begin with real structure instead of a blank project. β€’ A guided tour walks you through the essentials, and Help is always a tap away. YOUR DATA IS YOURS β€’ Modexe is local-first: it works fully offline, with everything stored on your device. β€’ Signed into iCloud, your work syncs privately across your Apple devices. β€’ Import and Export as CSV anytime. No lock-in, ever. Modexe is a place to think. Write as freely as a notebook, and let it quietly become organized, connected knowledge. Pro is available as a one-time purchase or a monthly subscription. The one-time purchase includes all future Pro updates. The subscription renews automatically until canceled and can be managed in your Apple Account settings. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MyZettel4 screens
Modexe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MyZettel at 17.6 against Modexe's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. MyZettel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Modexe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
MyZettel versus Modexe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyZettelModexe
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.6 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJunsong LiNicholas Leitenberger

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MyZettel

Subscriptions2
  • Plus (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Plus (Yearly)$9.991 Year
2 purchases

Modexe

Subscriptions1
  • Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is MyZettel free?
MyZettel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Modexe free?
Modexe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MyZettel or Modexe have ads?
Neither MyZettel nor Modexe shows ads.

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