Comparison

Jotly vs Linking Lists

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

Head to head
About

Jotly

A fast, private, and offline note-taking app with a clean, minimalist design. It allows for instant typing, easy organization, and customization without any ads or sign-ups. Perfect for quick notes, lists, or journal entries.

Highlights
  • Instant start typing
  • Minimalist design
  • Offline functionality
  • Private local storage
  • Easy search and organization
  • Customizable look
Features
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Jotly: Simple Notes is the fast, private, and offline way to take notes, jot ideas, and stay organized. No sign-ups. No ads. No clutter. Just a clean notepad designed for quick, distraction-free writing. Why You’ll Love Jotly: Instant Start: Open and start typing immediately — no menus, no loading screens. Minimal Design: A distraction-free writing space that keeps the focus on your words. Offline First: Works anywhere, even without internet. Perfect for quick notes on the go. Private Notebook: All notes are stored locally on your device — we never track or store your data. Easy Organization: Search, edit, and manage your notes effortlessly. Section Shortcuts: Each section becomes a shortcut for easy navigation, helping you find the right spot instantly. Customizable Look: Choose colors and styles to make the app yours. Whether you’re writing a to-do list, grocery list, journal entry, or meeting notes, Jotly makes note taking simple, fast, and private. Perfect for anyone who wants an easy notepad without extra clutter.

About

Linking Lists

Features
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Linking Lists is a personal, fully customizable, relational database, used to help manage your world. Features include images, charts, email and text templates and most importantly, relational lists for easy navigation.

Screenshots

Jotly4 screens
Linking Lists1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Linking Lists at none against Jotly's 1. Jotly's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Jotly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Linking Lists asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jotly ships an update every 5 days, Linking Lists every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Jotly versus Linking Lists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJotlyLinking Lists
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAloha Supplies LLCJames Welch

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Jotly

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$4.99
None

Linking Lists

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jotly free?
Jotly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Linking Lists free?
Linking Lists is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jotly or Linking Lists have ads?
Neither Jotly nor Linking Lists shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jotly or Linking Lists?
Jotly ships an update every 5 days, and Linking Lists every 3 months. Most recently, Jotly was updated on October 24, 2026 and Linking Lists on October 25, 2026.

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