NoteStream vs gronotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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: โข Lightning fast capture: start writing the moment you open the app โข Works offline: your notes are always available, no internet required โข Clean, minimal interface: no clutter, just your thoughts โข Sync across devices: pick up right where you left off โข Organize effortlessly: keep your notes structured without the overhead โข Shortcuts: use Siri shortcuts to capture voice and text notes instantly โข Relations: link notes and build connections between ideas โข Multiplayer editing: share notes and collaborate in real time โข Hashtags and mentions: organize and connect ideas effortlessly โข Offline search: quickly find anything with powerful filters โข 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.
gronotes
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A good place for your thoughts. Keep notes, tasks, ideas and code snippets in one clear app. Use tags, search, colored flags and due dates. Work locally and offline. Export your data or select your own shared folder through an available file or cloud provider. Import recipes from images or text files, then review and edit ingredients and preparation before saving. Insert images within text and copy content with images. Add files with the paperclip and see their count. Check off ideas, choose flags from a dropdown and switch sections easily in narrow portrait views. Shopping lists with an optional store, full item search and reuse of previous groceries. Checked items remain visible for five seconds so you can undo a tap. Recipes include ingredients, preparation, servings, custom categories and a favorite star; send ingredients to a new or existing shopping list. Attach images and files (up to 8 MB per file, 32 MB for the whole notebook including history). Track homework by subject, optional due date and completion. Choose visible sections per device in Settings; hidden entries are preserved. A list or recipe counts as one entry. Plan trips and keep your memories with linked base and trip packing lists, a diary, inline images and PDF export. The diary offers optional password protection that encrypts its contents and attachments. Choose light and dark colors, hide completed tasks and return to your last category. Enable new features individually. See due dates, tick off tasks and export them to your calendar. Ten entries in total are free; a one-time in-app purchase enables additional entries. Existing content remains readable, editable and exportable above the limit. No subscription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoteStream at none against gronotes's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. gronotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NoteStream asks for nothing beyond the download.
NoteStream ships an update fortnightly, gronotes weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NoteStream | gronotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 โ better | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IdeaFlow, Inc. | Adrian Grochla |
In-app purchases
NoteStream
No in-app purchases
gronotes
- gronotes Pro$8.99









