Comparison

CBNote vs Am I Connected

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

Head to head
About

CBNote

Features
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This is a simple note app linked with the file system. You can quickly check and edit your notes using the device's buttons or shortcuts. In app settings, you can choose the action for launching from Camera Control from the following options: - Launch In-App Camera - Paste from Clipboard - Add New Note - Start Audio Recording - Open CBNote Only - Open Custom URL And other features: - Quick access to notes by launching from the Action Button, Camera Control, Control Center and other shortcut actions - Easily add new notes by pasting from the clipboard - Notes can be easily copied to the clipboard with a swipe gesture - Compatible with many file formats

About

Am I Connected

Instantly verify your internet connection status and monitor network performance in real time. This app goes beyond basic indicators by performing actual reachability checks, offering detailed diagnostics like connection quality, latency, and public IP information. It provides historical data, live monitoring, and advanced testing tools in a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Real internet connectivity verification
  • Connection quality and latency measurement
  • Public IP address and location detection
  • Manual domain/URL/IP testing
  • 7-day connection history
  • Live network monitoring and alerts
  • VPN detection
Features
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Am I Connected? is a modern network diagnostics app designed to help you instantly verify your real internet connection status and monitor your network performance in real time. Unlike traditional connection indicators, the app performs actual internet reachability checks to confirm whether you are truly online. It provides detailed diagnostics including connection quality, latency, public IP information, VPN detection, uptime statistics, live monitoring, and advanced testing tools all inside a clean and intuitive interface. Features: • Real internet connectivity verification • Connection quality and latency measurement • Public IPv4, IPv6 address and IP location detection • Manual testing of domains, URLs, and IP addresses • Smart HTTPS to HTTP fallback testing • Persistent 7-day connection history • Detailed logs and diagnostics tracking • Live network monitoring and alerts • Uptime statistics and analytics • Multiple global test servers • VPN detection and privacy status • Professional PDF and CSV export reports • Home Screen widgets for quick status visibility • Beautiful modern interface optimized for iPhone Perfect for troubleshooting network problems, monitoring internet stability, testing connectivity, and quickly confirming if you're truly connected.

Screenshots

CBNote3 screens
Am I Connected4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CBNote at none against Am I Connected's 2. CBNote also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 2). Am I Connected's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Am I Connected sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CBNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CBNote ships an update weekly, Am I Connected monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
CBNote versus Am I Connected: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCBNoteAm I Connected
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.117.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCizzuk ShihuIsmaeel ALKassas

In-app purchases

None

CBNote

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Am I Connected

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is CBNote free?
CBNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Am I Connected free?
Am I Connected is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CBNote or Am I Connected have ads?
Neither CBNote nor Am I Connected shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CBNote or Am I Connected?
CBNote ships an update weekly, and Am I Connected monthly. Most recently, CBNote was updated on October 30, 2026 and Am I Connected on November 5, 2026.

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