# Intent Note vs Point

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Intent Note | Point |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intent-note/id6751479617/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/point-one-thought-a-day/id6759274178/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dominick Gonzalez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796291718) | [Evgenii Grachev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877813362) |

## What reviewers say

### Intent Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intent-note/id6751479617)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Intent Note Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Unlock | $49.99 | one-time |


### Point

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/point-one-thought-a-day/id6759274178)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Colorful theme | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $9.99 | one-time |


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