Comparison

Intent Note vs Stack'd

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

Head to head
About

Intent Note

Capture thoughts and intentions quickly with a focus on what matters. This app helps you avoid distractions by setting intentions before device use and offers instant note-taking with smart tagging and review features. It provides a calm, private experience designed to help you remember why you're using your device.

Highlights
  • Set intentions before device usage
  • Instant, keyboard-free note-taking
  • Smart tagging and search operators
  • Calendar-aware agenda and natural language creation
  • Review sessions with a reels-like interface
  • Lock screen widgets for intentions and notes
  • Daily streak building for intentions
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- Set an intention, capture notes fast, and gently review what matters. - Intent Note is perfect for those who want to retain meaningful information fast without  being overwhelmed by unnecessary info cluttered in most note-taking and to-do apps. Set an intention before you scroll—capture notes fast and review them when it matters. Intent Note pairs one‑tap digital and off-screen intentions with focus‑friendly widgets and a calendar‑aware agenda so you remember why you picked up your phone—and put it down sooner. Features & Benefits - Set an intention before device usage. Wanted to just check your email?  Take a moment to declare that and avoid autopilot behavior afterwards. - Intentions can also be goals that are obtainable but also slightly challenging. Afterwards, log what you noticed and use it as motivation during the next intention. - Instant notes: Launch to autofocus; press Return to save—no keyboard flicker. - Smart tagging & search: Inline #tags, auto date; operators #tag, @date, ! star. - Filters that fit your day: All, Today, Starred, and sort by Tags! - Review Session: Scroll through favorited notes in a reels-like fashion! - Calendar‑aware agenda: “In 2h” and “tomorrow 9a” labels; natural‑language create. - Helpful summaries: Choose when to receive a summary of the day ahead and what to look forward to tomorrow! - Widgets: Lock Screen widgets for Intentions and one note of your choosing! - Delightfully calm: Liquid‑glass cards on device running iOS 26, soft haptics, subtle animations on note review completion - Streaks: Build a daily streak for Intentions with a 1×/week skip grace. - Controls that respect you: Summary time, streak grace, review cadence, optional iCloud sync, toggle. Trust & Privacy - Private by design: No ads. - Minimal analytics: Opt‑in only; collects a small set of non‑identifying events to improve experience to capitalize on user-favorite features. Requirements & Permissions - Requires iOS 17 or later. - Optional: Calendar access for agenda and event creation; notifications for summaries and reminders. Download Intent Note, set your first Intention, and capture your next thought in seconds! Terms of Use: https://quixoteapps.github.io/intentnote-site/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://quixoteapps.github.io/intentnote-site/privacy/

About

Stack'd

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Stack'd makes building habits simple. Track your daily habits, build streaks, and journal your progress - all in one clean, focused app. Whether you're starting a morning routine, hitting the gym regularly, or building any positive habit, Stack'd keeps you accountable with daily check-ins, streak tracking, and journaling to document your journey. HOW IT WORKS - Create a habit and set your frequency (daily, weekly, specific days, or a custom schedule) - Check in each day to build your streak - Add rich text notes to journal your thoughts, motivation, or progress - View your history on a monthly calendar to see your consistency - Get gentle reminders so you never miss a day KEY FEATURES - Streak Tracking: Watch your streak grow day by day. Your longest streak is saved so you always know your personal best. - Flexible Scheduling: Daily, every other day, specific days of the week, or a custom number of days per week. - Rich Text Notes: Add formatted notes with bold, italic, lists, and more. Each day gets its own note, creating a personal habit journal. - Monthly Calendar View: See your check-in history at a glance with a colour-coded calendar. - Smart Reminders: Set custom reminder times for each habit so you stay on track. - Dark Mode: Easy on the eyes, day or night. - Privacy First: Your data is securely stored and never sold. PREMIUM (Optional) Free users can track up to 3 habits. Upgrade to Stack'd Premium for unlimited habits and support an independent developer. Stack'd is built by a solo founder who believes small daily positive actions lead to big changes. Start stacking your habits today. Terms of Use: https://www.notion.so/Terms-of-Use-End-User-License-Agreement-0c7cfdcb0b3b41c298cd9046fba1d748?source=copy_link Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/STACK-D-PRIVACY-POLICY-76b99a05b369499cabeaf73416a5d431?source=copy_link

Screenshots

Intent Note4 screens
Stack'd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Stack'd at 15.1 against Intent Note's 17.0. 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. Intent Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Stack'd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Intent Note versus Stack'd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntent NoteStack'd
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDominick GonzalezOladimeji Ipaye

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Intent Note

Subscriptions1
  • Intent Note Pro$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$49.99
2 purchases

Stack'd

Subscriptions2
  • Stack'd Premium - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Stack'd Premium - Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Intent Note free?
Intent Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stack'd free?
Stack'd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Intent Note or Stack'd have ads?
Neither Intent Note nor Stack'd shows ads.

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