NoteStream vs Useless Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
NoteStream
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NoteStream is a fast, distraction free note taking app designed to keep your ideas flowing. Capture, organize, and revisit your thoughts instantly, even without an internet connection. Whether you're jotting down a quick idea, writing meeting notes, recording an audio note, or building a personal knowledge base, NoteStream stays out of your way so you can focus on what matters: thinking clearly. Key Features: β’ Lightning fast capture: start writing the moment you open the app β’ Works offline: your notes are always available, no internet required β’ Clean, minimal interface: no clutter, just your thoughts β’ Sync across devices: pick up right where you left off β’ Organize effortlessly: keep your notes structured without the overhead β’ Shortcuts: use Siri shortcuts to capture voice and text notes instantly β’ Relations: link notes and build connections between ideas β’ Multiplayer editing: share notes and collaborate in real time β’ Hashtags and mentions: organize and connect ideas effortlessly β’ Offline search: quickly find anything with powerful filters β’ To dos: get that satisfying dopamine hit when you complete tasks NoteStream is built for thinkers, writers, builders, and anyone who wants a better way to capture and connect ideas without friction.
Useless Notes
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Useless Notes is a creative note-taking app that lets you capture ideas in an infinite, freeform canvas environment. Instead of traditional lists, you can add text notes, links with previews as colorful cards that can be positioned and scattered anywhere on the canvas. The app embraces a playful, casual approach to organizing thoughtsβcards appear at random positions and angles, giving your notes a natural, organic feel. You can delete notes with a fun burning animation, filter by different types of content, and search through your notes when you need to find something specific. It's perfect for anyone who wants a more visual and less structured way to capture thoughts, ideas, and inspiration without the constraints of traditional note-taking apps.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Useless Notes at every 5 days against NoteStream's fortnightly. NoteStream's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NoteStream ships an update fortnightly, Useless Notes every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and February 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NoteStream | Useless Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 β better | 18.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | IdeaFlow, Inc. | Bogdan Stefanovic |
In-app purchases
NoteStream
No in-app purchases
Useless Notes
No in-app purchases





