# Jot vs DeskState

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Jot at 89% against DeskState's 0%. Jot also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (45 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DeskState sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Jot holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jot has 45 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Jot's written reviews are positive against 0% of DeskState's.

Jot ships an update weekly, DeskState every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jot | DeskState |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jot-instant-brain-dump/id6755014707/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deskstate/id6757682755/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 55 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HiroCloud](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851338330) | [Abraham Rubio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571784493) |

## What reviewers say

### Jot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jot-instant-brain-dump/id6755014707)

Capture ideas and tasks instantly with voice or text, then organize them later. Designed for those who need quick entry without friction, it helps clear your mind and manage thoughts efficiently.

**Highlights:** Instant capture via typing or speaking, Hands-free voice control for on-the-go notes, Brain dump organization into categories, Smart subnotes for tasks and lists, Apple Watch integration for wrist capture, Extract content from links

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro Plan | $14.99 | one-time |


### DeskState

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deskstate/id6757682755)

Transform your iPhone into a focused external workspace. This app creates a windowed environment on a monitor with floating panels, keyboard/mouse support, and customizable layouts. Pin favorite web panels to maintain a consistent and efficient setup.

**Highlights:** External display workspace, Floating windows, Keyboard and mouse support, Pin favorite web panels, Customizable backgrounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime subscription | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jot free?

Jot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DeskState free?

DeskState is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jot or DeskState?

Jot is rated higher. Jot averages 4.9 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while DeskState averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Jot or DeskState have ads?

Neither Jot nor DeskState shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jot or DeskState?

Jot ships an update weekly, and DeskState every 4 days. Most recently, Jot was updated on November 5, 2026 and DeskState on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*