Comparison

Jot vs swipe stack

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

Head to head
About

Jot

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Jot is a fast, minimal note-taking app built around one idea: capture now, organize later. Most note apps force you to decide where something goes before you can write it down. Jot flips that. New notes land in your main feed by default, no folder required, no decision needed. Organize them into categories when you have the time and mental space. Perfect for: • Quick notes and ideas - tap +, type, done. Out of your head in seconds. • Grocery & shopping lists - group items by store, check things off as you go. • Journaling - automatic timestamps on every note, toggle on or off whenever you need them. • To-do lists - simple checklists for tasks, errands, and anything you need to remember. • Custom categories - create your own with a name and emoji to organize everything your way. Your notes stay yours. No accounts. No social features. No unnecessary data collection. Just a simple place to jot things down.

About

swipe stack

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Catch the thought before it disappears. Swipe Stack is a fast notepad for notes, ideas, reminders, memos, journal entries, writing sparks, and brainstorm fragments. Open the app, capture the thought, and move on. Later, come back to a simple inbox where you review one card at a time. Keep what matters. Toss what doesn't. No folders to build. No complicated system to maintain. Just a lightweight way to organize your mind without slowing down. Swipe Stack is built for: - quick capture when inspiration hits - daily productivity without a cluttered notes app - sorting thoughts one by one instead of staring at a long list - saving your best ideas for later - turning mental clutter into a personal archive - mindfulness, journal habits, and creative writing If you want a calmer note-taking flow that feels more like making decisions than managing files, Swipe Stack gives your thoughts a place to land. Subscription Information: Full access to swipe stack requires the purchase of a recurring subscription. This subscription will be renewed automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to renewal. The subscription (and all use of swipe stack) is subject to the terms and conditions below. Terms of Use: https://noahlin.ca/terms Privacy Policy: https://noahlin.ca/privacy

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jot at none against swipe stack's 2. Jot also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price 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. swipe stack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Jot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 1 level
Jot versus swipe stack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJotswipe stack
PriceFreeFree
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJordan RothNoah Lin

In-app purchases

None

Jot

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

swipe stack

Subscriptions2
  • pro (1 month)$2.991 Month
  • pro (1 year)7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Jot free?
Jot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is swipe stack free?
swipe stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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