Jotly vs Inkdale
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.
Inkdale
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Private, encrypted notes that can answer your questions, right on your iPhone. Inkdale keeps your notes yours: encrypted on your device, synced through a cloud folder you already own, and never seen by us. No account, no subscription, no servers. ASK YOUR NOTES Type a question in plain English and get an answer drawn from your own notes, powered by Apple's on-device AI. Nothing is uploaded. The model runs entirely on your iPhone. (Requires iPhone 15 Pro or later.) PRIVATE BY DESIGN • AES-256 encryption on your device, unlocked with Face ID or your password. Only you hold the key. • No account, no sign-up, no servers. Nothing of yours on our machines, because there are none. • Lock the whole vault, a folder, or a single note behind Face ID. YOUR NOTES, YOUR CLOUD • Sync through iCloud, Dropbox, or any folder you already use. • Encrypted files you own. Move them or walk away anytime. No lock-in. A QUIET PLACE TO WRITE • A fast, clean editor: checklists, folders, photos, Markdown. • Quick to open, quick to write, out of your way. Free on iPhone. The full writing studio, with note summaries and more, lives on the Mac as Inkdale for Mac.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Inkdale at none against Jotly's 1. Jotly's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Inkdale asks for nothing beyond the download.
Jotly ships an update every 5 days, Inkdale every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jotly | Inkdale |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aloha Supplies LLC | Jatin Shah |
In-app purchases
Jotly
- Lifetime Unlock$4.99
Inkdale
No in-app purchases









