Comparison

offnote vs MyNote

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

Head to head
About

offnote

A minimalist note-taking app focused on privacy and offline use. It offers powerful organization tools and optional LAN web access for editing notes on any browser within your local network. Your data remains entirely on your device.

Highlights
  • 100% offline note-taking
  • Full-text search with filters
  • Tag system with auto-complete
  • LAN web access for browser editing
  • Note lock for privacy
  • One-tap ZIP backup
  • Activity heatmap
Features
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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.

About

MyNote

Features
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MyNote: Simple – Private – Powerful Searching for a safe place to store every idea, task, and memory without worrying about privacy? MyNote is a premium, local-first note-taking app designed for speed, organization, and total security. No cloud, no tracking – just you and your thoughts. WHY CHOOSE MYNOTE? β€’ SMART ORGANIZATION: Effortlessly manage notes using Folders and Tags. Find exactly what you need with an ultra-fast search engine. β€’ NOTE TIMELINE: Visualize your note-taking journey with a beautiful, chronological timeline view of all activities. β€’ RICH MULTIMEDIA: Go beyond text! Create interactive checklists, attach images, record voice memos, or use the sketch tool to draw your creative ideas. β€’ TOP-TIER SECURITY: Protect your entire app with a Master Password (App Lock) or secure specific sensitive notes with an individual password lock. β€’ TOTAL PRIVACY: Your data stays on your device. We don’t store anything in the cloud, giving you 100% ownership and control over your information. KEY FEATURES AT A GLANCE: √ High-quality voice recording integrated directly into notes. √ Intuitive sketching tool for free-hand drawing and phΓ‘c thαΊ£o. √ Smart reminders to ensure you never miss a critical task. √ Simple Backup & Export functionality (JSON format). √ Modern, glassmorphism UI with smooth animations and dark mode. √ Local-first architecture: Works perfectly offline, always lightning-fast. Don’t let great ideas fade away. Download MyNote today and experience the most secure and organized way to capture your life!

Screenshots

offnote4 screens
MyNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyNote at none against offnote's 1. offnote's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. offnote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MyNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
offnote versus MyNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteroffnoteMyNote
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyWeeklyβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size30 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer昊 孟Dinh Thang Tran

In-app purchases

1 purchases

offnote

One-time1
  • Full Version$3.99
None

MyNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is offnote free?
offnote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyNote free?
MyNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do offnote or MyNote have ads?
Neither offnote nor MyNote shows ads.

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