# Paso vs Prism Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Prism Notes at 4.9 against Paso's 3.8. Prism Notes also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (33 vs 5). Paso's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paso sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Prism Notes sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Prism Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prism Notes has 33 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paso | Prism Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paso-timeline-planner/id6751645532/reviews) | **[4.9 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prism-notes/id6754857785/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 104 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MACIEJ BRZEZINSKI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780866100) | [Tommy Joseph](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850558223) |

## What reviewers say

### Paso

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paso-timeline-planner/id6751645532)

This app presents your tasks and notes on a continuous timeline, offering a clear weekly overview and flexible planning. It's designed for creators and professionals who need to focus on long-term direction without feeling overwhelmed by complex systems.

**Highlights:** Timeline-based task scheduling, Integrated notes and journaling, Simple task management, Weekly overview, Long-term project focus

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Regular | $8.99 | per month |
| Paso Premium Yearly | $45.00 | per year |
| Paso Premium Yearly Regular | $89.99 | per month |


### Prism Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prism-notes/id6754857785)

Capture thoughts and links quickly with a familiar texting interface. Organize ideas with AI-suggested tags and develop them across linked threads. Review notes to keep what matters and easily search by keyword or meaning.

**Highlights:** Texting-like note capture, AI-suggested tags, Threaded idea development, Review mode for notes, Sync across devices, Natural language reminders, Lock screen capture

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Unlock | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paso free?

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

### Is Prism Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paso or Prism Notes?

Prism Notes is rated higher. Paso averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Prism Notes averages 4.9 from 33 ratings.

### Do Paso or Prism Notes have ads?

Neither Paso nor Prism Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paso or Prism Notes?

Paso ships an update every 4 days, and Prism Notes every 4 days. Most recently, Paso was updated on October 17, 2026 and Prism Notes on October 17, 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.*