Comparison

Jot vs MDCollections

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

Head to head
About

Jot

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
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Don't let your best ideas vanish. Capture them in seconds, not minutes. Rated 5.0 Stars by fast thinkers, Jot is the anti-procrastination tool designed specifically for ADHD minds and anyone overwhelmed by bloated productivity software. Jot lets you capture now and organize later, transforming the chaos of a "brain dump" into structured clarity.We know the anxiety of the "working memory" gap. You have a brilliant thought, a grocery item, or an urgent task, but by the time your standard note app loads, the thought is gone. Standard apps force you to organize before you write, creating friction that kills creativity. Why Users Love Jot: • "Very nice for when a thought just pops into your head." • "Helpful for busy people... especially to recite all the things I need to do." • "Merges notes and tasks nicely." Key Features: • Instant Capture: The fastest entry on the App Store. Launch and type (or speak) immediately. No loading screens, no folders first. • Hands-Free Voice Control: Driving? Walking? Cooking? Speak your notes on the go and let Jot transcribe and list them. Perfect for when your hands are full. • Brain Dump Organization: Clear your mental RAM instantly. Group messy thoughts into categories only when you are ready. • Smart Subnotes: Break complex projects into bite-sized morsels or manage grocery lists with ease. • Apple Watch Integration: Capture ideas and set reminders directly from your wrist... never take your phone out of your pocket. • Extract Content from Links: Save that perfect recipe link from social sites and have Jot extract the contents for you when you're ready. Who is Jot For? • The ADHD Mind: Struggle with object permanence or "doom piles" of ideas? Jot keeps them visible and safe. • The Commuter: Use voice notes to capture tasks while driving safely. • The Student & Teacher: Quickly recite to-do lists between classes. Stop fighting your phone to clear your mind. Download Jot today and turn your brain dumps into done deals.

About

MDCollections

Features
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MDCollections is a fully customizable inventory and collection manager. Whether you're cataloging books, tools, trading cards, wine, or electronics, MDCollections adapts to how you think about your stuff. Works out of the box: No setup and no accounts. Create a collection and start adding items. The app organizes folders and templates for you, and you can browse everything in the Files app. Know where it is: Organize items by location, down to the specific shelf or container. Generate and print QR code labels so you can scan a box and instantly see what's inside. Know what you have: Create unlimited collections with fully customizable properties: text, numbers, dates, tags, currency, images, and documents. Track exactly what matters for each collection. Add items fast: Scan a barcode to auto-fill product details from online databases. Simplify the capture interface to add items in seconds. Find it instantly: Search, sort, and filter across all your collections. View item details with images, notes, and every property at a glance. Pinch to zoom into any image. Own your data: Everything is stored as plain Markdown files with YAML frontmatter, right on your device. No cloud lock-in and no account required. Compatible with any app that reads Markdown. Point collections at your own folders to use them with an Obsidian vault, including Dataview and Templater. View it your way: Group items into stacks by any property. Choose custom thumbnails. Sort, filter, and search across everything you own. No subscriptions. No ads. No tracking.

Screenshots

Jot4 screens
MDCollections4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Jot at Free against MDCollections's $3.99. Jot also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). MDCollections's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

Jot is free to download; MDCollections costs $3.99 up front. Jot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MDCollections asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jot ships an update weekly, MDCollections every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Jot versus MDCollections: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJotMDCollections
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.9 (45 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings45 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroCloudLive Rays LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Jot

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Plan$14.99
None

MDCollections

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jot free?
Jot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MDCollections free?
MDCollections costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jot or MDCollections have ads?
Neither Jot nor MDCollections shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jot or MDCollections?
Jot ships an update weekly, and MDCollections every 4 weeks. Most recently, Jot was updated on November 9, 2026 and MDCollections on October 28, 2026.

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