Comparison

Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists vs Tobydoro

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

Head to head
About

Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists

Capture ideas, to-dos, and reminders instantly with this fast, lightweight notepad. Enjoy a simple, distraction-free interface that works entirely offline and keeps your data private on your device. Organize and edit notes with ease for a clean note-taking experience.

Highlights
  • Quick note-taking
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Offline functionality
  • Private and secure
  • Note organization
  • Easy editing and deletion
Features
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Kodeo Notes is a fast, private notepad for everyday notes, checklists and ideas. No ads, no account, no tracking. Your notes stay on your device. WRITE FAST • Open, type, done: a new note is one tap away • Turn lines into checklists and tick things off as you go • Grid or list view, sorted by last edited, date created or title • Search across all your notes • Word and character count for every note STAY ORGANIZED • Group notes in folders (3 free, unlimited with Pro) • Archive notes you want out of the way, restore from trash if you change your mind KEEP IT PRIVATE • No ads and no account required • Lock sensitive notes with Face ID, Touch ID or your passcode (Pro) • Everything is stored locally on your device BACK UP AND RESTORE • Export a backup file of all your notes (Pro) • Restoring a backup is always free MADE TO FEEL RIGHT • Light, dark or system appearance • Available in 18 languages KODEO NOTES PRO Unlock unlimited folders, locked notes and backups with a free trial, a subscription or a one-time purchase, depending on what is offered in your region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage them in your App Store account settings. Privacy policy: https://kodeo.io/notes/privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tobydoro

Features
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Rigid 25-minute timers break your flow. Tobydoro lets you work until concentration ends — then gives you the break science says you need. Flowmodoro is a variable-interval method: no forced timers, proportional rest, longer sessions when you are locked in. Built for knowledge workers who want depth, not buzzers. LIVE ACTIVITY & DYNAMIC ISLAND Track your session from Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, and StandBy. Stop directly from the Live Activity. FLOW SCORE & CHRONOTYPE (Pro) Unlock 30+ analytics across Week, Month, and All Time. Track your Flow Score across five dimensions. Map your Focus Fingerprint on six axes: Consistency, Resilience, Recovery, Depth, Reflection, Wellbeing. Discover your peak focus hours with chronotype detection. See work patterns, distraction timing, mood trends, and cross-variable correlations. PRIVACY BY DESIGN 100% offline. No account. No servers. No analytics SDKs. No tracking. Every byte stays on your device. Period. FREE FOREVER The full Flowmodoro timer, tasks, pre-flow ritual, reflection, breaks, journal, daily summary, and widgets are completely free. No trial. No ads. FLOW TIMER No fixed intervals. Work as long as concentration lasts. Tobydoro calculates an evidence-based break proportional to your session. Three break formulas: Simple, Balanced, Custom. PRE-FLOW RITUAL Anchor each session with optional guided breathing, brain dump, body scan, and mood/energy check-in. Set an intention before you start. REFLECTION & JOURNAL After each session, rate mood and energy, write a reflection, review what you accomplished. Daily journal with session-by-session timelines. Weekly reviews surface your patterns. SMART BREAKS Guided stretching, eye rest (20-20-20 rule), hydration, posture checks, and breathing. Long breaks auto-trigger after multiple consecutive sessions. TASKS & PROJECTS Organize with tasks, projects, tags, priorities, and four cognitive modes: Focus, Learning, Execution, Collaborative. Estimate time, track progress, add comments. WELLBEING OBSERVATIONS Tobydoro notices when your sessions run long and suggests a pause. Fatigue nudges, sedentarism observations, and quiet hours keep habits sustainable. Wellbeing resources available in Settings. FOUR HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Daily Focus (time and sessions), Daily Motivation, Streak tracker, and Quick Start. STREAKS WITH GRACE DAYS One rest day per week does not break your streak — because rest is part of the process. DATA EXPORT & IMPORT (Pro) Export everything as JSON or CSV. Import backups with Skip, Replace, or Keep Both strategies. Your data, your rules. TOBYDORO PRO Advanced analytics across all periods, chronotype detection, Flow Score history, Focus Fingerprint, data export and import, extended journal history, and weekly reviews. Your first flow session starts today. --- Tobydoro is a productivity tool that tracks work patterns and suggests breaks. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists4 screens
Tobydoro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tobydoro at every 5 days against Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists's every 3 weeks. Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Tobydoro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists ships an update every 3 weeks, Tobydoro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists versus Tobydoro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Notes, Notepad & ListsTobydoro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKodeo Labs AbMichael Pulgar

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists

Subscriptions1
  • Notes Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$4.99
3 purchases

Tobydoro

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists free?
Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tobydoro free?
Tobydoro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists or Tobydoro have ads?
Neither Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists nor Tobydoro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists or Tobydoro?
Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tobydoro every 5 days. Most recently, Simple Notes, Notepad & Lists was updated on October 10, 2026 and Tobydoro on October 12, 2026.

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