Comparison

Jotable vs TapNote

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

Head to head
About

Jotable

Features
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Organize by Categories Keep your ideas tidy with easy-to-manage categories. Smart Note Formatting Add automatic dashes, numbering, checkboxes, and links as you type โ€” no extra steps required. Customizable Text Adjust font size, color, bold, underline, and strikethrough to make your notes your own. iCloud Sync Your notes stay up-to-date and available on all your Apple devices. Just Notes โ€” Nothing Else No AI. No ads. No in-app purchases. Just a clean, focused space for your thoughts.

About

TapNote

Features
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TapNote is a simple and practical note-taking app designed for quick personal notes. Create notes easily, keep your thoughts organized, and access your saved notes whenever you need them. The app focuses on a clean interface, fast usage, and a distraction-free writing experience. TapNote is ideal for short reminders, daily thoughts, quick lists, simple ideas, and personal notes. Key Features: โ€ข Create quick personal notes โ€ข Edit and delete notes easily โ€ข Keep notes organized on your device โ€ข Simple and clean interface โ€ข Fast and lightweight experience โ€ข No account required โ€ข Easy to use for everyday note-taking TapNote is built for users who want a straightforward note app without unnecessary complexity.

Screenshots

Jotable3 screens
TapNote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Jotable at none against TapNote's shown. TapNote's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Jotable versus TapNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJotableTapNote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size8 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeorge BabichevEmre Akin

In-app purchases

None

Jotable

No in-app purchases

None

TapNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jotable free?
Jotable is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TapNote free?
TapNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jotable or TapNote have ads?
TapNote shows ads; Jotable does not.

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