# IDoList vs Note Fold

The clearest difference is ads: IDoList at none against Note Fold's shown. Note Fold's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IDoList sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Note Fold sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IDoList ships an update every 3 weeks, Note Fold every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IDoList | Note Fold |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Size | 26 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NIKLAS NERKAMP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821713266) | [Barrel of Sunshine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774936914) |

## What reviewers say

### IDoList

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idolist/id6749907556)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IDoList Pro – Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| IDoList Pro – Yearly | $22.99 | per year |


### Note Fold

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-fold-structured-notes/id6757318935)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly - Note Fold Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual - Note Fold Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime - Note Fold Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IDoList free?

IDoList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Note Fold free?

Note Fold is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do IDoList or Note Fold have ads?

Note Fold shows ads; IDoList does not.

### Which is updated more often, IDoList or Note Fold?

IDoList ships an update every 3 weeks, and Note Fold every 3 days. Most recently, IDoList was updated on October 25, 2026 and Note Fold on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*