# Jot vs Perch

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Jot at 45 against Perch's 5. Jot also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Perch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Jot against 5.0 for Perch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jot has 45 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Jot ships an update weekly, Perch every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jot | Perch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jot-instant-brain-dump/id6755014707/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perch-brain-dump/id6780154110/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% 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 | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HiroCloud](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851338330) | [Anthony Dragone](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862068251) |

## What reviewers say

### Jot

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

Capture fleeting thoughts and ideas instantly with this app designed for quick note-taking and list-making. It prioritizes speed and ease of use, especially for those with ADHD or who feel overwhelmed by complex productivity tools. Organize your brain dumps into structured clarity when you're ready.

**Highlights:** Instant capture via typing or voice, 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 |


### Perch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perch-brain-dump/id6780154110)

Capture your thoughts effortlessly by speaking them aloud. This app organizes your ideas into a visual map, distinguishing between urgent tasks and those that can wait. It intelligently resurfaces saved information when it's most relevant, helping you manage a busy mind.

**Highlights:** Brain dump thoughts out loud, One-tap capture for voice, photo, text, links, Visualizes thoughts on a live map, Sorts tasks by urgency and relevance, Intelligently resurfaces saved ideas, No folders or tags required

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Perch Pro — Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Perch Pro — Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jot free?

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

### Is Perch free?

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

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

Perch is rated higher. Jot averages 4.9 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Perch averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Jot or Perch have ads?

Neither Jot nor Perch shows ads.

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

Jot ships an update weekly, and Perch every 4 days. Most recently, Jot was updated on October 18, 2026 and Perch on October 16, 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.*