Comparison

Capture (App) vs Tidy

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

Head to head
About

Capture (App)

Features
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Great ideas don’t arrive when you’re ready. They show up mid-walk, between meetings, or right before sleep — and they disappear just as fast. This app is built for one job: capturing ideas instantly, without friction. No folders. No setup. No pressure to organize or finish a thought. Just open the app, capture what’s in your head, and move on. How It Works: Instant Capture Open the app and start typing immediately, or record a quick voice note that’s automatically transcribed. Zero Organization There are no folders, tags, or systems to maintain. Every idea is saved automatically in a simple chronological list. Fast Search Find anything you’ve captured using simple keyword search. Private by Default Your ideas are stored locally on your device. Cloud sync is optional and uses platform-provided services when enabled. Who It’s For: This app is designed for people who think a lot and don’t want to lose good ideas: Founders and builders Creatives and writers Anyone who wants a faster way to capture thoughts without managing another system Why You’ll Like It: Opens directly into capture Fewer taps than traditional notes apps No decisions required Designed for speed, not structure Helps you remember ideas without effort Stop holding ideas in your head. Capture them in seconds and trust they’ll come back when they matter.

About

Tidy

Features
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Stop carrying thoughts. Your mind is not built to store everything. Unprocessed thoughts turn into noise. Noise turns into overload. Tidy is not a notes app. It’s a system. Capture what’s in your head. Review it later. Close the loop. No chaos. No mental clutter. Just clarity. SUBSCRIPTIONS Tidy offers optional auto-renewing subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in Apple ID account settings. Available in 6 languages: English · Polish · German · French · Spanish · Italian Build your Mental Operating System in your own language. LEGAL Terms of Use and Privacy Policy are available within the app. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Capture (App)1 screens
Tidy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Capture (App) at none against Tidy's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Tidy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Capture (App) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Capture (App) ships an update every 5 days, Tidy weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Capture (App) versus Tidy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapture (App)Tidy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrandon GaucherPatryk Zarzycki

In-app purchases

None

Capture (App)

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Tidy

Subscriptions2
  • Tidy Pro – Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Tidy Pro-Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Capture (App) free?
Capture (App) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tidy free?
Tidy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Capture (App) or Tidy have ads?
Neither Capture (App) nor Tidy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Capture (App) or Tidy?
Capture (App) ships an update every 5 days, and Tidy weekly. Most recently, Capture (App) was updated on October 5, 2026 and Tidy on October 2, 2026.

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