Comparison

Intent Note vs Point

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

Point

This minimalist journaling app helps you capture one thought per day with a clean, distraction-free interface. It offers optional cloud backup, entry export, and beautiful themes. Ideal for those seeking a simple way to reflect and record daily moments.

Highlights
  • One entry per day (200 characters max)
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Cross-device sync with cloud backup
  • Export entries
  • Multiple themes (Light, Dark, Colorful)
Features
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Point is a minimalist daily journaling app that helps you capture one thought per day. FEATURES: • Write one entry per day (200 characters max) • Clean, distraction-free interface • Optional daily reminder at the time you choose • Sync across devices with optional cloud backup • Export your entries • Beautiful themes including Light, Dark, and Colorful Perfect for anyone who wants to start journaling but finds traditional diaries overwhelming. Point keeps it simple: one thought, one day at a time. Whether you're reflecting on your day, setting intentions, or just capturing a moment, Point makes journaling effortless and enjoyable.

Screenshots

Intent Note4 screens
Point4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Intent Note at every 2 weeks against Point's every 8 months. Intent Note also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment 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

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 Point sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Intent Note against 5.0 for Point. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Intent Note ships an update every 2 weeks, Point every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Intent Note versus Point: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntent NotePoint
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDominick GonzalezEvgenii Grachev

Customer experience

Intent Note

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Point

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Intent Note

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

Point

One-time4
  • Small tip$1.99
  • Colorful theme$2.99
  • Medium tip$4.99
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  • Large tip$9.99

Questions

Is Intent Note free?
Intent Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Point free?
Point is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Intent Note or Point?
Intent Note and Point are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Intent Note or Point have ads?
Neither Intent Note nor Point shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Intent Note or Point?
Intent Note ships an update every 2 weeks, and Point every 8 months. Most recently, Intent Note was updated on October 19, 2026 and Point on October 24, 2026.

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