Linote vs TabNotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Linote
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Linote is inspired by Andrej Karpathyβs append-and-review note-taking approach. One continuous note. Append new thoughts at the top. Review occasionally. Let unimportant ideas naturally sink. This simple model works remarkably well, but managing it inside a generic notes app eventually creates friction. Linote is a purpose-built single-page notebook that keeps the same philosophy while making it faster and more practical for daily use. With Linote, every note lives on one flat page. You can quickly append ideas, move important ones back to the top with a swipe, select multiple notes to merge or clean up, and search instantly by keyword. No folders. No hierarchy. No context switching. Linote helps you unload thoughts quickly, trust that nothing is lost, and review when you are ready. It follows the original method, optimized for real-world use. Privacy Policy: https://empty.mt/privacy_policy_linote Terms of Use: https://empty.mt/termsofuse_linote
TabNotes
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TabNotes is a powerful note-taking app designed for long, structured writing. Organize everything inside one note using color tabs, smart checklists, and built-in formatting tools. If youβve ever wished Apple Notes had tabs β TabNotes is for you. Features - Create sections inside notes using custom color tabs - Switch between sections instantly - Smart checklists for structured task tracking - Bold, italic, underline, and strikethrough formatting - Insert photos directly into notes - Clean, distraction-free writing experience TabNotes was built out of a real need: Managing hundreds of notes without losing structure. If you write songs, track projects, plan ideas, or run side hustles β TabNotes helps you stay organized without complexity. Simple. Structured. Focused.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Linote at Free against TabNotes's $2.99. Linote also leads on device support (3 vs 1). TabNotes's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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
Linote is free to download; TabNotes costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Linote | TabNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free β better | $2.99 |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Empty Studio | BSX Holding AS |
In-app purchases
Linote
No in-app purchases
TabNotes
No in-app purchases









