Jotly vs TagChatNotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Instant start typing
- Minimalist design
- Offline functionality
- Private local storage
- Easy search and organization
- Customizable look
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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.
TagChatNotes
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Turn your thoughts into an organized, filterable timeline — one message at a time. TagChatNotes is a minimalist note-taking app that feels like chatting with yourself. Instead of managing folders and files, you simply type a note, add a hashtag, and let the tags do the work of organizing your life. Whether you're jotting down ideas, tracking your mood, making a shopping list, or logging what you ate for lunch, TagChatNotes adapts to how you think. No friction, no structure to learn, no accounts to create. KEY FEATURES - Chat-style interface — as familiar as texting a friend - Hashtag organization — tag notes with #todo, #diary, #ideas, or anything you want - Instant filter — find any note in seconds by tag filter - Complete privacy — everything stays on your device - No account required — open the app and start writing immediately - No ads, no tracking, no data collection - Works offline — no internet connection needed PERFECT FOR - Quick thoughts and ideas - Daily journaling and mood tracking - To-do lists and reminders - Meeting notes and lectures - Gratitude logs and personal reflection - Tracking habits or routines PRIVACY FIRST Your notes belong to you. TagChatNotes stores everything locally on your device and never sends your data anywhere. No cloud sync means no data breaches. No account means no password to remember. No ads means no tracking. GETTING STARTED Open the app, tap the message box, write your note, and add one or more hashtags. That's it. Your notes appear in a chronological timeline, and tapping any hashtag filters your entire history by that topic. Simple. Fast. Private.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TagChatNotes at none against Jotly's 1. 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
Both are free to download. Jotly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TagChatNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Jotly | TagChatNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aloha Supplies LLC | Tuan Thanh Truong |
In-app purchases
Jotly
- Lifetime Unlock$4.99
TagChatNotes
No in-app purchases









