Comparison

Hense vs Notes,Notepad

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

Head to head
About

Hense

Organize your projects with a visual Kanban board that lets you drag tasks from idea to completion. Enjoy native apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac with automatic iCloud sync. A private-by-design approach means no accounts or data stored on external servers.

Highlights
  • Visual Kanban boards
  • Drag and drop task management
  • Native iPad, Mac, and iPhone apps
  • Automatic iCloud sync
  • Private by design (no accounts/servers)
  • Global search and advanced filters (Pro)
Features
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See your whole project at a glance, then drag it from idea to done. Hense: Kanban Task Board brings beautiful, tactile Kanban boards to iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Free to start. Pro is a one-time unlock, with no subscription, no account, and no data on anyone else's servers. ◆ SEE EVERYTHING AT A GLANCE Drag and drop cards between columns to move work forward. Feel a satisfying tap with every move, and watch smooth animations bring your board to life. Whether you are planning a product launch, a trip, or your week, your boards adapt to the way you think. Attach a photo or file to any card, so every detail lives right where the work does. ◆ NATIVE ON iPad, Mac, AND iPhone Duo Your board list lives in a sidebar, one tap from your work. On Mac, open any board in its own window and work side by side. Long-press, or right-click on Mac, any board, column, or card for quick actions, and move through everything with full keyboard shortcuts and menus. On iPhone Duo, unfold to see your boards in a sidebar beside the open board, then fold and keep working right where you left off. ◆ FIND ANYTHING INSTANTLY Search your boards and jump straight to the card you need. Pro adds global search across every board, plus filters like label: and column: to narrow results to exactly what matters. ◆ YOURS, AND PRIVATE No account to create, no passwords to remember, no data stored on anyone else's servers. iCloud keeps every device in sync automatically, so your boards are always with you and always your own. ◆ HENSE PRO One purchase removes every limit and unlocks the full toolkit: copy boards, columns, and cards across projects, mark columns as done, search every board at once, and filter with advanced operators. No subscription. No recurring fees. Yours to keep, with free updates. ◆ FREE INCLUDES ‣ 2 boards, up to 5 columns each ‣ 3 labels per board, checklists on every card ‣ Attach a photo or file to any card ‣ Drag and drop with haptic feedback ‣ Board search and multiple view modes (iPhone) ‣ Sidebar, board windows, and keyboard shortcuts on iPad and Mac ‣ Automatic iCloud sync across all your devices ‣ Universal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac ‣ No account required. Private by design. ◆ HENSE PRO ADDS ‣ Unlimited boards, columns, labels, checklist items, and attachments ‣ Copy boards, columns, and cards ‣ End-state columns for finished work ‣ Global search across every board ‣ Advanced filters with column: and label: Create your first board in minutes. No tutorial needed. Just add a few columns and start moving cards.

About

Notes,Notepad

Features
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Take notes faster and organize your life better with Notes - the elegant note-taking app designed for simplicity and productivity. POWERFUL NOTE TAKING Create beautiful notes instantly with our clean and intuitive interface. Write thoughts, capture ideas, and organize information effortlessly. Rich text formatting helps your notes look professional and stay organized. SMART CHECKLISTS Build detailed checklists with categories for shopping lists, project planning, and daily routines. Track progress easily and never forget important items again. TASK MANAGEMENT Stay on top of your to-do list with built-in task management. Set reminders for important deadlines and get notifications so nothing slips through the cracks. FLEXIBLE ORGANIZATION Sort notes by date, title, or modification time. Pin important notes to the top for quick access. Create custom categories to keep everything organized your way. BEAUTIFUL THEMES Personalize your experience with custom themes and background images. Choose colors that match your style and make note-taking enjoyable. SECURE AND PRIVATE Protect your notes with PIN lock security. Your personal information stays private and secure on your device. QUICK ACCESS Multiple viewing layouts let you see notes as a list or grid. Find what you need fast with powerful search and filtering options. ARCHIVE AND BACKUP Archive old notes to keep your workspace clean. Deleted notes go to trash where you can restore them if needed. Perfect for students, professionals, writers, and anyone who wants to stay organized. Download Notes today and start organizing your thoughts, tasks, and ideas in one beautiful app.

Screenshots

Hense4 screens
Notes,Notepad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notes,Notepad at none against Hense's 1. Notes,Notepad also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). 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. Hense sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Notes,Notepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hense ships an update every 3 weeks, Notes,Notepad every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Hense versus Notes,Notepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHenseNotes,Notepad
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlan Daniel Avalos HernandezPrimus Okorie

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hense

One-time1
  • Hense Pro$9.99
None

Notes,Notepad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hense free?
Hense is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notes,Notepad free?
Notes,Notepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hense or Notes,Notepad have ads?
Neither Hense nor Notes,Notepad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hense or Notes,Notepad?
Hense ships an update every 3 weeks, and Notes,Notepad every 4 days. Most recently, Hense was updated on October 30, 2026 and Notes,Notepad on October 28, 2026.

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