Jot vs FieldStack
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jot
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.
- 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
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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.
FieldStack
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FieldStack turns large construction plan sets into a focused workspace built for the person holding the phone. Open the complete PDF, pull the sheets you need into one zoomable board, and add checks and notes without changing the original drawings. INFINITE REFERENCE CANVAS • Bring plan pages, images, PDFs, text notes, and editable sketches into one smooth visual workspace. • Arrange and group job context freely, then tap a plan page to reopen the original blueprint. • Pan and zoom around the canvas without changing source documents. BUILD A WORKING BOARD • Select one sheet or a group of related sheets from the full reader. • Arrange the board in one, two, or three columns. • Move between sheets while keeping the larger plan context in view. FIND AND RECORD FIELD CONTEXT • Search rooms, doors, labels, and other plan text. • Add Check or Note items at plan locations. • Track field-facing progress as Open, In Progress, Blocked, or Done. • Review the same saved entries from Board or Today. KEEP THE SOURCE CLEAN FieldStack stores boards, checks, notes, and Reference Boards as a separate private layer. Imported source PDFs are not overwritten or flattened by ordinary field work. The reviewed primary FieldStack interface supports English, French, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese. Existing customers choose whether to keep English or follow their iPhone language; new installs use the reviewed iPhone language automatically. FieldStack is designed as a personal field tool. It does not require an account, realtime team workspace, or subscription. Optional consumable tips support continued development and unlock nothing. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://unshackledpursuit.com/fieldstack#privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FieldStack at none against Jot's 1. Jot's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and 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
Both are free to download. Jot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FieldStack asks for nothing beyond the download.
Jot ships an update weekly, FieldStack every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jot | FieldStack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (45 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 45 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HiroCloud | Dylan Russell |
In-app purchases
Jot
- Lifetime Pro Plan$14.99
FieldStack
No in-app purchases





