SnapNote vs Jotdown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SnapNote
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SnapNote is the note-taking app for the moment inspiration strikes. Open the app, and you're already typing. No taps to dig through, no menus in the way β it launches instantly, so your thought never outruns your notepad. Use it as a quick memo pad, a shopping list, a lyrics notebook, or a one-line diary for the small ideas you'd otherwise forget. Sort and filter by date to find what you wrote, whenever you need it. Core features are free to use. Want more? SnapNotePro adds search, custom date-range filtering, and bulk copy/share/archive/delete across multiple notes β a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Pay once, keep it forever. Open it. Write it. Keep it. SnapNote β because good ideas don't wait.
Jotdown
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Jotdown is an extremely simple place to write down ideas, thoughts, and anything else on your mind. Most notes apps have become too cluttered. Folders, formatting, tags, toolbars, templates, and endless options can get in the way when all you want to do is write something down. Jotdown solves that by staying intentionally minimal. No folders. No clutter. No complicated system to manage. Just open the app and start typing. Every note is saved automatically and shown in a clean timeline, so you can write things down quickly without organizing, naming, sorting, or setting anything up. With Jotdown, you can: β’ Write instantly with no setup β’ Keep your notes in a simple timeline β’ See an automatic timestamp for every note β’ Edit everything inline β’ Copy or delete notes with a quick swipe action The experience is intentionally stripped down. It works well for quick thoughts, reminders, social media drafts, caption ideas, or anything you simply want to get out of your head. Private by default: β’ What you write in Jotdown is private to you β’ Jotdown does not read or collect your notes β’ By default, your notes stay on your device Unlock the full version with a one-time purchase to get: β’ iCloud sync across devices β’ Face ID protection β’ Export all your notes No subscriptions or recurring fees. Ever. Jotdown is built for people who do not want another complicated notes app. Just a calm, lightweight, and minimal place to write things down. Made with love in Tokyo. Privacy Policy: https://jotdown.framer.website/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SnapNote at 15.0 against Jotdown's 18. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. SnapNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Jotdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SnapNote ships an update every 6 days, Jotdown weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SnapNote | Jotdown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days β better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 18 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hibiki Yoshida | Yugi Motta |
In-app purchases
SnapNote
- SnapNotePro$2.99
Jotdown
- Jotdown Full Version$3.99








