TakeNote vs Auer Sleek Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TakeNote
Capture ideas effortlessly with a distraction-free, minimalist note-taking app. It supports Markdown, organizes notes with folders and tags, and syncs across Apple devices. Optional local AI features enhance formatting and search.
- Distraction-free minimalist design
- Full Markdown support with live rendering
- Organize with Folders, Tags, and Inbox
- iCloud sync across Apple devices
- Private by design, no data collection
- Optional local AI for formatting and search
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TakeNote is a fast, elegant, and distraction-free way to capture your ideas. Built exclusively for Apple platforms with SwiftUI and SwiftData, it feels right at home on macOS and iOS. Why TakeNote? • Beautifully simple: A clean, minimal design that lets your words take center stage. • Markdown first: Write naturally in plain text with full Markdown support and live rendering. • Stay organized: Quickly sort notes into Folders, Tags, or your Inbox. Star, move, and search with ease. • Syncs with iCloud: Your notes are instantly available across all your Apple devices. • Private by design: TakeNote collects nothing and tracks nothing. Your notes are yours alone. • Power features: Use AI-powered formatting and smart search (macOS) when you want a boost—always optional, always local first. Perfect for Writers, thinkers, students, developers, or anyone who wants a fast, modern, and private note-taking app that just works. TakeNote is the notebook you’ll actually want to use every day.
Auer Sleek Notes
This minimalist note-taking app prioritizes a clean, distraction-free experience for on-the-go users. Notes are stored locally for privacy and can be shared or backed up manually. It offers a simple, uncluttered interface for focused writing.
- Minimalist interface
- Clutter-free design
- Local note storage
- Private note-taking
- Note sharing
- Manual backup options
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Sleek Notes eliminates distractions to keep the focus on one thing: note-taking on the go. Designed for those who value clean, minimalist interfaces, the app offers a simple, private, and uncluttered experience. Your notes are stored locally on your device, with no syncing to any cloud service. If needed, you can share notes via email, text, or other platforms, or back them up wherever you prefer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TakeNote at 4.0 against Auer Sleek Notes's 3.0. On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TakeNote holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.
| Parameter | TakeNote | Auer Sleek Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam Drew | Uri Fridman |
Customer experience
TakeNote
Auer Sleek Notes
In-app purchases
TakeNote
No in-app purchases
Auer Sleek Notes
No in-app purchases
