OctiNote vs notes and bugs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OctiNote
A minimalist note-taking application designed for speed and simplicity. It offers instant saving, secure hidden notes with biometric authentication, and easy organization through favorites. All data is stored locally on your device for enhanced privacy.
- Quick capture with instant autosave
- Favorites for easy organization
- Biometric protection for hidden notes
- On-device storage for privacy
- Related note suggestions
- Accessibility features
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Write it down the moment it comes to mind, and lock notes you want to keep private. OctiNote is a local notes app for iPhone and iPad focused on quick writing and easy retrieval. No account is required, and Hidden Notes are protected with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode. Key features - Quick note creation with automatic saving - Full-text search and Korean initial-consonant search - Favorites and Hidden Notes - Device authentication lock - Checklist, bullet, and date-stamp tools - Share the note you are editing - Full file backup with merge restore - CSV/TXT import and export - Privacy shield in the app switcher Notes stay on your device without a server account. They leave the app only when you choose a backup, export, or share destination.
notes and bugs
A digital space to capture ideas and organize thoughts on a customizable canvas. Decorate your notes with charming bug companions, stickers, and various elements to create a comforting and magical personal corner.
- Create and edit notes
- Free rearrangement on canvas
- Decorate with stickers and tape
- Add bug companions
- Personalize with backgrounds
- Local storage
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Welcome to notes and bugs, your cozy little space. Capture ideas, write quotes, and organize your notes on a customizable canvas filled with tiny bug companions and charming decorations. Features: • Create and edit notes anytime. • Rearrange everything freely on your canvas. • Decorate your space with stickers, washi tape, and stamps. • Invite adorable bug companions to wander around your creations. • Add tiny houses to make your canvas feel even more alive. • Personalize your experience with different backgrounds and styles. • Keep your notes stored locally on your device. Whether you're planning your day, collecting inspiration, or simply creating a comforting little corner for your thoughts, notes and bugs is here to make it feel a little more magical. Create a space that feels uniquely yours. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OctiNote at none against notes and bugs's 2. notes and bugs's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. notes and bugs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. OctiNote asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OctiNote against 5.0 for notes and bugs. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
OctiNote ships an update every 6 days, notes and bugs every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OctiNote | notes and bugs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hong Seok Yang | Zulmy Linda Loo Cordova |
Customer experience
OctiNote
notes and bugs
In-app purchases
OctiNote
No in-app purchases
notes and bugs
- notes and bugs - monthly$0.991 Month
- notes and bugs premium$6.99
