Vanishing Notes vs Habitloon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vanishing Notes
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Some notes don't need to live forever. The hotel Wi-Fi password. Your table number. The delivery driver's phone number. The gate code for a place you're visiting once. Where you parked—again. These aren't memories. They're temporary. So why do they clutter your notes app forever? Vanishing Notes is a notepad for temporary notes. Write something down and it deletes itself automatically—after 1 hour, 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days, or any custom time from 1 to 24 hours. You choose. No manual cleanup. No scrolling past outdated notes. Just what you need, right now. SIMPLE BY DESIGN • Tap to write. Swipe to delete. That's it. • Clean, minimal interface with a paper-and-ink look • See at a glance how much time each note has left • Edit notes right in the list—no extra screens • Copy any note with one tap • Dark mode that's easy on your eyes WORKS EVERYWHERE • Syncs across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud • Home Screen widgets show your notes at a glance • Siri & Shortcuts: create, find, and hear your notes by voice • Spotlight search finds your notes from anywhere • Keyboard shortcuts on Mac and iPad • Available in 20 languages NOTHING IS TRULY GONE Changed your mind? Deleted notes stay in Trash for 30 days. Restore anything with one tap. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your notes stay on your devices and in your own iCloud. No account, no sign-up, no ads. TRY IT FREE Vanishing Notes includes a 7-day free trial. After that, a single one-time purchase unlocks unlimited notes forever. No subscriptions. Stop letting temporary notes become permanent clutter.
Habitloon
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Habitloon is a beautifully designed habit tracker inspired by the lightness of balloons helping your habits rise, grow, and stay consistent. Whether you’re building new routines or maintaining existing ones, Habitloon gives you powerful yet simple tools to visualize progress, stay motivated, and celebrate every streak. Key Features - Smart Habit Tracking Track your habits with detailed statistics including streaks, last 7 days, and last 30 days progress. -Calendar & Heatmap Views See your habits day by day with a detailed calendar view, or instantly understand your consistency using a colorful heatmap. -Powerful Widgets (12+) Choose from over 12 beautifully designed widgets to keep your habits visible on your home screen. -5 Card Types Customize how your habits are displayed using different card styles inside the app. -Share Your Progress Create stunning visuals to share your habits as square, story, or circular formats. Customize colors and export your progress as images. -iCloud Sync Keep your data perfectly synced across all your Apple devices using iCloud. -Import & Export (JSON) Your data is always yours. Easily back up or transfer your habits using JSON import and export. -Habit Archive Archive habits you’ve completed or paused — your progress is never lost. -Dark & Light Mode Enjoy Habitloon day or night with full dark and light mode support. -App Icon Customization (Premium) Premium users can personalize their experience by choosing different app icons. -Multi-language Support Habitloon supports 39 languages, so you can build habits in your own language. Habitloon is designed to be minimal, flexible, and motivating so your habits feel lighter, not overwhelming. Let your habits rise. Start your journey with Habitloon today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Habitloon at weekly against Vanishing Notes's every 3 weeks. Habitloon also leads on iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Vanishing Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Habitloon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Vanishing Notes ships an update every 3 weeks, Habitloon weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Vanishing Notes | Habitloon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 18.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | amir hayek | Webisso LLC |
In-app purchases
Vanishing Notes
- Full Version$1.99
Habitloon
- Habitloon Lifetime$2.99
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