Comparison

StoreSort vs FUTO Notes

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

Head to head
About

StoreSort

Organize shared shopping lists by store to streamline your shopping trips. Assign items to specific stores and sync in real-time with family members. Works offline and offers smart suggestions for quick item addition.

Highlights
  • Tag items with specific stores
  • Real-time family sync
  • Offline functionality
  • Quick item addition with suggestions
  • Auto-hiding completed items
  • Recurring item templates
Features
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Stop wandering aisles looking for items from the wrong store. StoreSort helps couples and families organize shared shopping lists by store, so you always know exactly what to buy when you walk into Meijer, Costco, or Target. KEY FEATURES • Tag Items with Stores Assign items to one or multiple stores as you add them. Shopping at Costco? See only your Costco items. • Real-Time Family Sync Upgrade to the Family Plan for instant sync across up to 6 family members. Your partner adds milk, you see it immediately. • Works Offline Add items anywhere. Everything syncs automatically when you're back online via iCloud. • Quick Add Items Add items in seconds with smart store suggestions. No complicated setup or learning curve. • Completed Items Management Completed items auto-hide from your main view but remain accessible. Auto-cleanup after 30 days keeps lists tidy. • Recurring Templates Save frequently purchased items as templates. One tap to add them back to your list. • Privacy-First Your data stays in your iCloud account. No third-party servers, no ads, no tracking. PRICING Free Plan: Sync your own devices via iCloud Family Plan: $5.99 one-time purchase for real-time family sharing (up to 6 members) PERFECT FOR • Couples managing household shopping together • Families coordinating weekly grocery runs • Anyone who shops at multiple stores regularly • People tired of buying items at the wrong store HOW IT WORKS 1. Create your shopping lists (Weekly Groceries, Party Supplies, etc.) 2. Add items and tag them with stores 3. Filter by store when shopping 4. Check off items as you shop 5. Sync automatically with family members (Family Plan) REQUIREMENTS • iOS 17.0 or later • iCloud account (free with Apple ID) • Family Plan requires in-app purchase for multi-device family sharing

About

FUTO Notes

This app allows you to organize your thoughts and tasks using a folder-based system. Your notes are stored locally, giving you full control over your data without relying on a private cloud.

Highlights
  • Folder-based note organization
  • Markdown support
  • Local data storage
  • User data ownership
  • Simple and intuitive interface
Features
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FUTO Notes is a simple notes app that helps you stay on top of your life. Based on a folder full of markdown, your notes belong to *you*, not some private cloud that you can't control.

Screenshots

StoreSort4 screens
FUTO Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: StoreSort at 5.0 against FUTO Notes's 4.5. FUTO Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. StoreSort sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FUTO Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StoreSort holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StoreSort ships an update every 9 days, FUTO Notes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StoreSort versus FUTO Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStoreSortFUTO Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHenzelmann Labs LLCFUTO Computing

Customer experience

StoreSort

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

FUTO Notes

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

StoreSort

One-time1
  • Family Plan$5.99
None

FUTO Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StoreSort free?
StoreSort is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FUTO Notes free?
FUTO Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StoreSort or FUTO Notes?
StoreSort is rated higher. StoreSort averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while FUTO Notes averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do StoreSort or FUTO Notes have ads?
Neither StoreSort nor FUTO Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StoreSort or FUTO Notes?
StoreSort ships an update every 9 days, and FUTO Notes every 2 weeks. Most recently, StoreSort was updated on September 20, 2026 and FUTO Notes on September 21, 2026.

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