JustPad vs Querymason
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JustPad
This app provides an endless page for quickly capturing thoughts, ideas, and tasks without the need for organization. Easily convert entries into reminders and share them as images. It prioritizes privacy with no network access and optional iCloud sync.
- Endless single-page note-taking
- Convert notes to system reminders
- Light Markdown highlighting
- Share notes as images
- Stealth mode for privacy
- Local-first storage with iCloud sync
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Your brain is not a storage device. JustPad is. JustPad is a brain dump app: one endless page where you empty your head the moment a thought appears. No folders to choose, no titles to invent, no "where should this go?" friction. Open the app and you're already writing. That's the whole point. When your mind is juggling twenty things at once — tasks, worries, ideas, things you must not forget — the fastest way to feel calm again is to get them all out of your head and onto a page. JustPad makes that take two seconds. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open JustPad. Your page is right there — no navigation, ever. 2. Dump everything: tasks, ideas, worries, half-thoughts. Don't organize, just write. 3. Select anything that needs action and turn it into a reminder with one tap. Your mind is clear; nothing is lost. BUILT FOR OVERLOADED MINDS • One Endless Page — Everything lives in a single continuous page. No tabs, no folders, no decisions. Perfect for ADHD-friendly capture, racing thoughts, journaling, brainstorming, or just getting things off your chest. • Dump → Reminder — Select any line and turn it into a system notification. Brain dump first, act later — without copying anything into another app. • Readable Dumps — Light Markdown highlighting formats your headings (#) and lists (-, *) automatically, so even a messy dump stays scannable. No syntax to learn. • Share a Thought as an Image — Select text and instantly capture it as a clean image to share anywhere. • Stealth Mode — Writing something personal on the train? Switch to a tiny-font mode that only you can read up close. • Private by Design — JustPad requests no network access. Your thoughts stay on your device, with optional end-to-end iCloud sync across iPhone and iPad. No account, no tracking, no ads. • iCloud Sync Status — A subtle cloud icon shows you exactly when your page is synced across devices. • Import & Utilities — Import text files (up to 100,000 characters), see your word count, and manage all active reminders in one place. WHO IT'S FOR – ADHD brains and overthinkers who need thoughts out of their head *now* – Anyone doing a nightly brain dump to sleep better – Writers and students capturing ideas before they vanish – People tired of note apps that feel like filing cabinets – Anyone who values privacy and local-first storage JustPad is built natively in Swift and SwiftUI, supports iOS 15+, and is optimized for iPhone and iPad. Stop trying to remember everything. Dump it, clear your mind, move on. Download JustPad and do your first brain dump in the next ten seconds.
Querymason
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Querymason is the SPL query builder for Splunk professionals who need to work fast. Whether you're in the middle of an incident response, running threat hunts, or just tired of rewriting the same queries from scratch — Querymason puts every search pattern one tap away. BUILD QUERIES INSTANTLY Choose a data source, select a query type, fill in your parameters, and get a complete, production-ready SPL query — syntax-highlighted and ready to paste into Splunk. 20+ DATA SOURCE PROFILES • Network: Router and switch syslog, network access control, next-generation firewalls, SolarWinds, Generic Firewall • Server: Linux Syslog, Windows WEC, Windows Sysmon, CrowdStrike • Data Center: VMware ESXi, VMware vCenter, NetApp, Pure Storage • Applications: Apache HTTP, Microsoft IIS, Nginx, Okta, Microsoft 365 QUERY LIBRARY 40 pre-built, production-tested SPL templates covering the most common SOC and IT operations use cases. Browse, filter, and copy in one tap. The free SOC Starter pack adds 12 more, ready to install from Packs. SHARE WITH YOUR TEAM Export your custom templates to share with teammates and import theirs. Templates you already have are skipped. QUERY HISTORY & PRESETS Never rewrite the same query twice. Querymason keeps your last 75 searches and lets you save unlimited named presets for one-tap recall. SPL ADVISOR A built-in advisor reviews your query and suggests performance improvements and command explanations. It works offline, and nothing leaves your device. PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE Everything above is free. One optional in-app purchase unlocks Pro: • Learning mode: an Explain switch on the query result walks through each pipe of your query in plain language, with short practice questions to test yourself • Sector packs built into the app: Threat Hunting (25 queries), Cloud Audit (18) and IT Ops Health (15) • Future Pro features at no extra cost Pay once. No subscription, no account. Restore Purchase is in the Pro screen. DESIGNED FOR THE FIELD A distraction-free dark interface built for long shifts. Syntax highlighting, copy-to-clipboard, and a clean 4-step wizard mean fewer mistakes under pressure. PRIVACY FIRST Querymason works entirely on-device. No telemetry, no accounts, no network calls. Purchases are handled entirely by Apple. Your queries never leave your device. Querymason is an independent product. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Splunk Inc. Splunk® is a registered trademark of Splunk Inc.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Querymason at Free against JustPad's $19.99. Querymason also leads on device support (3 vs 1). JustPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On ads and iOS requirement 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
Querymason is free to download; JustPad costs $19.99 up front. Querymason sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JustPad asks for nothing beyond the download.
JustPad ships an update every 3 months, Querymason every 7 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | JustPad | Querymason |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 东景 梁 | Souriya Vongchanh |
In-app purchases
JustPad
No in-app purchases
Querymason
- Querymason Pro$4.99









