Comparison

OrbNote vs Solo

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

Head to head
About

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 all your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Chat-style note capture
  • Capture text, images, audio, files
  • AI-powered organization suggestions
  • Sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac
  • Local-first storage
  • Password-protected threads (Pro)
Features
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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/

About

Solo

This app functions like a personal chat to save thoughts, links, photos, and to-dos. It automatically organizes your saved items into smart categories and allows you to set reminders. Sync your notes across multiple devices for seamless access.

Highlights
  • Personal chat interface for saving notes
  • Automatic categorization of saved items
  • Reminders for important messages
  • Rich link previews
  • Photo and image saving
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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Solo is the simplest way to save anything that comes to mind. Think of it as a chat — but just with yourself. Text a thought. Drop a link. Snap a photo. Solo captures it all in a familiar messaging interface, so saving things feels as natural as sending a text. SMART SORTING, ZERO EFFORT Solo automatically categorizes your messages into smart views: • Bookmark — Links and articles to read later • To-do — Tasks and action items • Idea — Creative sparks and inspiration • Shopping — Things to buy • Money — Expenses and financial notes • Reservation — Bookings and appointments No folders to create. No tags to manage. Just send, and Solo handles the rest. NEVER FORGET Set reminders on any message so the important stuff comes back to you at the right time. EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE • Text notes and quick thoughts • Links with rich previews • Photos and images • Checklists and to-dos PRIVATE & SECURE Your messages are encrypted on-device. Solo is built with privacy at its core — your thoughts stay yours. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Sign in to sync your messages across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the web. Start a thought on your phone, pick it up on your laptop. SOLO PRO Unlock custom labels, and more ways to organize — your way. Solo is free to use. No account required to get started. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

OrbNote4 screens
Solo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Solo at every 3 days against OrbNote's every 10 days. Solo also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). OrbNote's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. OrbNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Solo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OrbNote against 5.0 for Solo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OrbNote ships an update every 10 days, Solo every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
OrbNote versus Solo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbNoteSolo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer志远 郭OOTH

Customer experience

OrbNote

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

Solo

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

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OrbNote

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Membership$2.991 Month
  • Pro Membership$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Solo

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly14 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is OrbNote free?
OrbNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solo free?
Solo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OrbNote or Solo?
OrbNote and Solo are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do OrbNote or Solo have ads?
Neither OrbNote nor Solo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OrbNote or Solo?
OrbNote ships an update every 10 days, and Solo every 3 days. Most recently, OrbNote was updated on November 5, 2026 and Solo on November 5, 2026.

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