Comparison

Craft Pulse vs Notepad

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

Head to head
About

Craft Pulse

Quickly capture text notes and checklists from your Apple Watch directly into your Craft documents. This app is designed to help you record thoughts and tasks without interrupting your current activity, offering a seamless integration into your workflow.

Highlights
  • Capture text notes from Apple Watch
  • Add checklists directly
  • Instant synchronization with Craft
  • Live document preview
  • Designed for on-the-go use
  • Integrates with Craft API
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Craft Pulse is the fastest way to capture text into your Craft documents directly from Apple Watch. Type or dictate a note, and it is instantly added to the top of your selected page. The app also displays a live preview of the document, making it easy to confirm that new entries were received successfully. Craft Pulse is designed for moments when opening your iPhone or Mac breaks your flow. Whether you are walking, commuting, in a conversation, or in a meeting, you can quickly record thoughts and tasks without interruption. This lightweight utility works with text and checklists, giving you a flexible way to send ideas, reminders, and todos into your workspace. Notes are transmitted using the Craft API so they remain within your existing workflow.

About

Notepad

Capture ideas, manage tasks, and stay organized with this fast, secure, and easy-to-use note-taking app. It offers a distraction-free interface for writing or recording audio notes, organizing them efficiently for quick access.

Highlights
  • Quick note creation
  • Audio note recording
  • Clean, minimal interface
  • Organized note access
  • Secure note storage
  • Task management
Features
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Notepad is your personal space to write notes, save ideas, record thoughts, and organize everyday tasks. Use it as a private diary, digital notebook, voice notes app, and daily planner in one convenient place. Whether you need to write a quick reminder, create a checklist, keep a journal, or capture an idea before you forget it, Notepad makes everyday note-taking simple. PRIVATE NOTES AND PERSONAL DIARY Keep your personal thoughts, daily reflections, and important information organized in one place. Use Notepad as your everyday diary or journal to record experiences, plans, and ideas. LOCK YOUR PERSONAL NOTES Add a layer of privacy to your personal note-taking experience with the app's supported lock features. Keep private writing separate from your everyday notes and access protected content using the available security options. VOICE NOTES AND SPEECH-TO-TEXT Capture ideas when typing is inconvenient. Use supported voice recording and speech-to-text features to turn spoken thoughts into notes, save important information, and revisit your ideas later. AI WRITING ASSISTANCE Make writing easier with available AI writing tools. Get help developing ideas and creating text when you need inspiration for personal notes, drafts, and everyday writing. QUICK ACCESS WITH WIDGETS Access your notes more conveniently with supported Home Screen widgets. Keep important information within reach and make your note-taking routine easier. CHECKLISTS AND DAILY PLANNING Organize everyday activities with useful note-taking tools. • Create and edit text notes • Make checklists and to-do lists • Write daily reminders and plans • Keep a personal journal or diary • Record voice notes where supported • Convert speech into text where supported • Draw and sketch ideas • Access notes using available widgets A NOTEBOOK FOR EVERYDAY LIFE Use Notepad for study notes, work ideas, shopping lists, meeting notes, personal reflections, creative writing, daily plans, and quick reminders. Keep your thoughts organized without needing a separate app for every small task. From a simple text note to a longer journal entry, your notebook is ready whenever inspiration strikes. SIMPLE, USEFUL AND PERSONAL Good ideas can come at any time. Capture them, organize them, and return to them when you need them. Notepad brings everyday writing, planning, and personal note-taking together in one convenient app. Download Notepad: Private Diary & Lock and create a space for your everyday thoughts and ideas. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/kalkani-privacy-policy/home Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Craft Pulse at 5.0 against Notepad's 4.0. Craft Pulse also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Notepad's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Notepad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Craft Pulse asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Craft Pulse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Craft Pulse ships an update every 7 months, Notepad monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Craft Pulse versus Notepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCraft PulseNotepad
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFTRBND, LLCVishal Kalkani

Customer experience

Craft Pulse

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Notepad

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Craft Pulse

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Notepad

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Access – Monthly$0.491 Month
  • Unlimited – Yearly3 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$4.99

Questions

Is Craft Pulse free?
Craft Pulse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Notepad free?
Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Craft Pulse or Notepad?
Craft Pulse is rated higher. Craft Pulse averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Notepad averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Craft Pulse or Notepad have ads?
Neither Craft Pulse nor Notepad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Craft Pulse or Notepad?
Craft Pulse ships an update every 7 months, and Notepad monthly. Most recently, Craft Pulse was updated on October 30, 2026 and Notepad on November 5, 2026.

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