Comparison

Did5 vs PinnedNote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Did5

Features
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Did5 helps you focus on what matters by tracking just 5 things each day. SIMPLE BY DESIGN Most habit trackers overwhelm you with features. Did5 does one thing well: asks you 5 questions at the end of each day. Did you work out? Did you study? Did you work on your side project? Answer yes or no, that's it. VISUAL PROGRESS See your consistency at a glance with a color-coded calendar. The more you complete, the darker the green. Watch your calendar fill up as you build momentum. MADE FOR ADHD Built by someone with ADHD who was frustrated by overcomplicated productivity apps. No complex features, no subscription traps, no overwhelm. Just a simple tool that respects your attention. FEATURES - Choose your own 5 daily questions - Quick yes/no check-ins - Calendar view of your progress - Edit past entries if you forget - Soft, calming color scheme - Optional daily reminder notifications - Free forever WHY ONLY 5 THINGS? Focusing on too many goals leads to burnout. Five is the sweet spot - enough to make progress, few enough to actually remember. Do these 5 things consistently, and you'll get where you want to be. PRIVACY FIRST All your data stays on your device. No account required. No tracking. No analytics. Optional donations support development, but the app is completely free to use forever.

About

PinnedNote

Features
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PinnedNote is the fastest way to capture a thought and easily put it where you’ll actually see it. Whether it’s a reminder, a shopping list, an idea, or a task you don’t want to forget, PinnedNote lets you write it down in seconds and pin it directly to your Lock Screen as a Live Activity. No folders. No clutter. No complex organization system. Just your notes, exactly when and where you need it. Minimal design inspired by Japanese simplicity. Designed for people who think fast, get distracted easily, and want important information always within reach. Features: • Create notes instantly from your Lock Screen
 • Pin notes as Live Activities and keep them visible throughout the day
 • Schedule notes to appear at a specific time
 • Quick copy button for sharing information anywhere
 • Left swipe to delete • Right swipe to pin
 • Support for plain text and bullet lists
 • iCloud Sync across your devices
 • Light and Dark Mode Perfect for:
 • Daily reminders • Quotes and ideas
 • Study notes
 • Meeting notes

 • Shopping lists • Anything you don’t want to forget Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Did53 screens
PinnedNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Did5 at none against PinnedNote's 2. PinnedNote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). On price, ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PinnedNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Did5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Did5 ships an update every 8 days, PinnedNote every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Did5 versus PinnedNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDid5PinnedNote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHussein AlanjawiDavid Pluskal

In-app purchases

None

Did5

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PinnedNote

Subscriptions1
  • PinnedNote Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • PinnedNote Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Did5 free?
Did5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PinnedNote free?
PinnedNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Did5 or PinnedNote have ads?
Neither Did5 nor PinnedNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Did5 or PinnedNote?
Did5 ships an update every 8 days, and PinnedNote every 2 days. Most recently, Did5 was updated on October 2, 2026 and PinnedNote on October 10, 2026.

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