OrbNote vs MicroDo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OrbNote
This app offers a chat-style notebook for Apple devices, allowing users to capture text, images, recordings, and files in a timeline format. Organize notes manually or with AI suggestions, and sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
- Chat-style note capture
- Support for text, images, audio, files
- AI-powered organization suggestions
- Cross-device sync (iPhone, iPad, Mac)
- Local-first storage
- Password-protected threads (Pro)
- Expiring messages (Pro)
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Capture the thought first. OrbNote is a chat-style notebook designed for Apple devices. Text, images, recordings, files, and checklists can all enter the same timeline like messages. You do not need to choose a folder first or design a complete structure while an idea is still forming. Put it in Quick Jot, then organize it manually or ask AI for suggestions when the right place becomes clear. Capture like messaging Every note is a message, naturally preserving its time and context. Quick Jot Not sure where something belongs? Capture it first and organize it later. AI organization · Pro AI can suggest a suitable group and Thread and explain why. Accept or ignore each suggestion, or explicitly enable automatic organization. Text, images, audio, and files Keep different types of content in the same context. Pro adds automatic transcription and search across text in images (OCR), voice transcripts, attachment names, and full article text. Across Apple devices Capture on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and keep everything in sync with your own iCloud account. With Pro, you can also record from Apple Watch. Local-first Regular notes are stored on your devices first, with no separate OrbNote content account required. AI features are optional and run only when you use them. Privacy and control Protect important Threads with a password lock (Pro) and let time-sensitive messages expire automatically (Pro). On Mac, export notes as Markdown with original attachments. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
MicroDo
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Feeling paralyzed by your to-do list? MicroDo transforms overwhelming tasks into small, manageable micro-steps using AI. Designed specifically for ADHD brains, this app helps you focus on just one thing at a time – so you can finally get things done. Stop staring at your tasks. Start completing them. ----How MicroDo Works---- 1. Add any task that feels too big 2. Tap the AI button to generate micro-steps 3. Focus on one step at a time 4. Complete it. Feel the dopamine. Repeat. It's that simple. No complicated systems. No overwhelming features. Just clear, actionable steps that work with your brain, not against it. ----AI-Powered Features---- Generate Micro-Steps: Enter any task and let AI break it down into small, achievable steps with time estimates. "Clean the kitchen" becomes "Throw away visible trash (5 min)", "Put dishes in sink (10 min)", and more. Smart Task Sorting: Not sure what to do first? AI analyzes your tasks and suggests the optimal order based on priority and context. Note: AI features require a free account. Limited daily generations for free users. ----Focus Mode---- Tap any task to enter Focus Mode – a distraction-free view that shows only your current step. No clutter. No overwhelm. Just the one thing you need to do right now. Focus Timer: Start a timer for any step. Works in the background with Live Activities on your Lock Screen. Get a gentle vibration when time's up. Progress Tracking: Watch your progress bar fill up as you complete each step. Visual feedback designed to give your brain the reward it craves. ----Built for ADHD Brains---- We understand task paralysis, decision fatigue, and the struggle to start. MicroDo is designed with neurodivergent minds in mind: • One task at a time: No overwhelming lists. Focus on the next micro-step only. • Instant feedback: Haptic feedback and mini celebrations when you complete steps. • Low friction: Add tasks in seconds. No categories, no tags, no setup required. • Visual progress: See exactly how far you've come and how much is left. • Gentle time estimates: Each AI-generated step includes a realistic time estimate to prevent "Time Blindness". ----More Features---- Priorities: Mark tasks as A, B, or C priority with color-coded labels. Drag & Drop: Reorder your steps manually if needed. Cloud Sync: Sign in to sync your tasks across all your devices. Works Offline: Create and manage tasks without internet. ----Who Is MicroDo For?---- • People with ADHD who struggle with task initiation • Anyone who feels overwhelmed by big projects • Procrastinators who need help breaking the cycle • Students managing assignments and deadlines • Professionals juggling multiple responsibilities • Anyone who wants a simpler, calmer way to get things done ----Get Started---- Download MicroDo and turn your overwhelming to-do list into a clear action plan. One micro-step at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MicroDo at none against OrbNote's 2. OrbNote's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. OrbNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MicroDo asks for nothing beyond the download.
OrbNote ships an update every 11 days, MicroDo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OrbNote | MicroDo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 志远 郭 | Samet Ceylan |
In-app purchases
OrbNote
- Pro Membership$2.991 Month
- Pro Membership$29.991 Year
MicroDo
No in-app purchases









