Comparison

Notes for Dynamic Notch Island vs Folio

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

Head to head
About

Notes for Dynamic Notch Island

Capture ideas, tasks, and reminders instantly from your iPhone's Dynamic Island or Lock Screen. This app allows quick note-taking, saving clipboard text, and organizing with to-do lists and reminders, all without unlocking your device.

Highlights
  • Instant note-taking
  • Save clipboard text
  • To-do lists
  • Note organizer
  • Reminders
  • Clipboard manager
Features
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Notes For Dynamic Island Notch Take Notes Instantly, Right from Your iPhone’s Dynamic Island Tired of unlocking your phone or searching for a notes app? Notes For Dynamic Island Notch lets you capture ideas, tasks, and reminders in seconds — straight from the Dynamic Island or Lock Screen. Lightning-Fast Note Taking Got an idea? Just tap and jot. With one touch, you can: - Add quick notes, memos, or todos - Instantly save clipboard text - Capture thoughts before you forget Your Notes, Always Accessible Whether you’re on the Lock Screen, Home Screen, or Dynamic Island, your notes are just a swipe away. View, copy, and share important information without breaking your flow. Smarter Organization for Busy Minds Stay productive with built-in tools: - To-Do Lists – keep track of daily tasks - Organizer – group and manage notes - Reminders – never miss what matters - Clipboard Manager – save & reuse copied text Designed for iPhone, Made for You Dynamic Island Instant Notes feels like a natural part of iOS: - Clean, minimal interface - Seamless widget support - Optimized for speed, privacy, and ease Why You’ll Love It Because your best ideas don’t wait. With Notes For Dynamic Island Notch, you can: - Jot down thoughts instantly before you forget - Access notes from anywhere on your screen - Stay organized with simple productivity tools - Keep creativity flowing without distractions Download Notes For Dynamic Island Notch today and make every thought count — instantly.

About

Folio

Transform your Markdown notes into beautifully formatted pages with live previews. Export your work to PDF, Word, EPUB, and more, with extensive styling options. Ideal for Markdown writers and Obsidian users.

Highlights
  • Markdown and Obsidian compatibility
  • Paginated live preview
  • Export to PDF, Word, EPUB, RTF, TXT
  • 16 built-in themes and 20 typefaces
  • Custom theme builder (Pro)
  • Shortcuts integration
Features
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Write a note in Markdown and see it laid out as a real page — then export it when it is ready. Folio is for people who already write in Markdown, including Obsidian vaults. The preview is paginated, so you can check margins, page breaks, and the finished reading experience as you write. WRITE AND PREVIEW • See your note on a page with margins and page breaks, not only as a continuous web preview • Use Markdown and Obsidian-style callouts, wikilinks, highlights, tags, properties, math, and Mermaid diagrams • Link a notes folder to resolve embedded images and notes on your device • Start from a blank page or a built-in template STYLE AND EXPORT • Choose from 16 built-in themes and 20 typefaces • Export PDF, Word (.docx), EPUB, RTF, or plain text • Share a Markdown file into Folio or convert with Shortcuts • Save back to the original file or replace the last export in the same folder FREE AND FOLIO PRO Writing, live preview, built-in themes, and Markdown features are free. Your first three PDF exports are free. Folio Pro unlocks unlimited PDF exports, Word, EPUB, RTF, and the custom theme builder. Folio Pro is available monthly, annually, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. The annual plan includes a 7-day free trial. Subscription terms and the current price are shown before purchase. No account is required. Folio renders documents on your device; notes are not uploaded for preview or export. You choose when to export or share a file. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Notes for Dynamic Notch Island4 screens
Folio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notes for Dynamic Notch Island at 75% against Folio's 0%. Notes for Dynamic Notch Island also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (72 vs 1). Folio's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Notes for Dynamic Notch Island sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Folio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Notes for Dynamic Notch Island holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notes for Dynamic Notch Island has 72 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Notes for Dynamic Notch Island's written reviews are positive against 0% of Folio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Notes for Dynamic Notch Island versus Folio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes for Dynamic Notch IslandFolio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (72 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings72 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBurak GomecRUEBEN ANSOLIWEN AKANKOBATENG

Customer experience

Notes for Dynamic Notch Island

All ratings72 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Folio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notes for Dynamic Notch Island

One-time1
  • Upgrade To Premium-Lifetime$6.99
3 purchases

Folio

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Notes for Dynamic Notch Island free?
Notes for Dynamic Notch Island is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Folio free?
Folio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notes for Dynamic Notch Island or Folio?
Notes for Dynamic Notch Island is rated higher. Notes for Dynamic Notch Island averages 4.8 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Folio averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Notes for Dynamic Notch Island or Folio have ads?
Notes for Dynamic Notch Island shows ads; Folio does not.
Which is updated more often, Notes for Dynamic Notch Island or Folio?
Notes for Dynamic Notch Island ships an update every 3 weeks, and Folio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Notes for Dynamic Notch Island was updated on October 28, 2026 and Folio on October 28, 2026.

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