offnote vs PlainNotes Offline
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
offnote
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offnote is the minimalist note-taking app built for people who just want to write β no accounts, no subscriptions, no distractions. **What makes offnote different?** Every note lives on your device. No cloud syncing. No data collection. Just you and your thoughts. But when you need to type on a real keyboard, offnote has you covered: tap one button and your notes are instantly available in any browser on the same WiFi network. **Powerful yet lightweight** β’ Full-text search with tag, time range, and status filters β’ Tag system with auto-complete β organize notes your way β’ Priority levels β highlight what matters most β’ Archive and trash with 30-day auto-clean β’ Activity heatmap β see your writing habits at a glance β’ Note lock β keep sensitive notes private β’ Light, dark, and system-follow themes β’ Customizable gestures β tap, double-tap, or long-press to edit, expand, or select **LAN Web Access (Premium)** Turn any computer into your editor. offnote's built-in HTTP server lets you access, create, and edit notes from any browser on your local network. QR code pairing makes connection effortless. Password protection keeps it secure. **Your data, your rules** β’ 100% offline β no account, no sign-up, no internet required β’ One-tap ZIP backup and restore β’ Privacy-first: nothing leaves your device unless you choose to share it **One-time purchase. No subscriptions.** Unlock all premium features with a single lifetime purchase. No monthly fees. No hidden charges. Your tool should be yours β period. offnote is free to use with full note-taking capabilities. Upgrade for LAN web access, auto-create on launch, auto-submit on close, and all future premium features.
PlainNotes Offline
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PlainNotes Offline is a simple note editor designed for people who want complete control over their data. It works fully offline and never connects to the internet. Notes are stored only on your device and encrypted at rest. No cloud sync, no accounts, no trackingβyour data never leaves your device. Key Features β’ Fully offline, no network operations β’ Local-only storage (on your device) β’ Encryption at rest β’ Passphrase-protected access β’ No cloud sync, no accounts β’ No ads, no analytics, no third-party SDKs Important: No Recovery PlainNotes Offline has no recovery mechanism. If you forget your passphrase, delete the app, or reset your device, your notes cannot be recovered. This is an intentional design choice to maximize privacy and local data ownership. Privacy Policy: https://static.plainnotes.app/legal/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlainNotes Offline at none against offnote's 1. offnote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. offnote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PlainNotes Offline asks for nothing beyond the download.
offnote ships an update every 2 weeks, PlainNotes Offline monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and June 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | offnote | PlainNotes Offline |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 16.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ζ ε | Shanghai Duizhi Data Technology Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
offnote
- Full Version$3.99
PlainNotes Offline
No in-app purchases





