DecaNotes vs PinLog Text Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
DecaNotes
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DecaNotes is a powerful decentralized note-taking application that puts you in full control of your data. Built with privacy and ownership in mind, DecaNotes stores your notes on decentralized networks like Sia Renterd and locally, ensuring your information remains truly yours. KEY FEATURES Rich Markdown Editor - Advanced block-based editor with real-time markdown support - Tables, checklists, headings, quotes, and code blocks - Footnotes and callouts for better organization - Drag-and-drop block reordering - Syntax highlighting for code Decentralized Storage - Sia Renterd integration for secure, decentralized storage - Local storage option for offline-first workflow - End-to-end encrypted data Beautiful Design - Modern, intuitive interface - Dark mode support - Smooth animations and gestures - Native iOS experience Performance - Lightning-fast editor with optimized rendering - Instant sync across devices - Offline-first architecture - Minimal battery usage Privacy First - No account required for local storage - Your data never touches our servers - Open-source and transparent - Full control over your encryption keys STORAGE BACKENDS Local Storage - Free, instant, offline-first Sia Renterd - Decentralized cloud storage with blockchain Perfect for developers, writers, researchers, and anyone who values privacy and data ownership. Start taking notes the decentralized way with DecaNotes today!
PinLog Text Notes
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PinLog is a memo app that brings back text and links you want to return to later. Save in a moment, and let the app remember for you. β PIN IT FOR LATER β’ Tap + to write and save β’ Tap the Share button in another app and choose PinLog to save text or a link β’ Save copied text with Save from Clipboard β’ Tell Siri βPin to PinLogβ or write from Control Center or the Shortcuts app β’ Use voice input, or import text, Markdown, and JSON files β’ See the page title on pins that contain links β LET IT COME BACK β’ Pins saved a few days ago, or not viewed for a while, return on the home screen and widget β’ Use a pinβs bell to set a reminder for Tonight, Tomorrow morning, the Weekend, or a date and time you choose β’ Turn on Notify Me of One Pin Daily in Settings to receive one pin at your chosen time β MARK IT DONE β’ Done pins stop coming back. They stay saved, so you can restore them later β’ Mark pins Done from the widget or a notification too β’ Search for any pin you have saved β MADE TO STAY SMALL PinLog deliberately has no tags or folders. It is a focused tool for saving something now and acting on it later. Pins are stored only on this iPhone. No account is required, and there are no ads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DecaNotes at 15.1 against PinLog Text Notes's 17.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | DecaNotes | PinLog Text Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 17.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nikita Orlov | ZEC Inc. |
In-app purchases
DecaNotes
No in-app purchases
PinLog Text Notes
No in-app purchases









