KNOCKKNOCK / Retro Notes vs island Write
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KNOCKKNOCK / Retro Notes
This app offers a unique note-taking experience with a retro CRT monitor aesthetic. View two notes simultaneously and interact with a fun, animated fidget element on the side.
- Retro CRT monitor design
- Dual note display
- Interactive fidget element
- Fun and engaging interface
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Have fun with personal software again! The coolest looking retro CRT monitor notes app. -- Two displays for notes -- How cool is that? View two notes at once, while whole app looking like a tool from a future. -- Fun -- The dots on right side are interactive fidget that you can tap and see it react.
island Write
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Easy to use plain text editor! iOS and macOS !
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: island Write at none against KNOCKKNOCK / Retro Notes's 1. KNOCKKNOCK / Retro Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. KNOCKKNOCK / Retro Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. island Write asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | KNOCKKNOCK / Retro Notes | island Write |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yaroslav Samoylov | Ken Henry |
In-app purchases
KNOCKKNOCK / Retro Notes
- Unlimited Notes$8.99
island Write
No in-app purchases
