Comparison

NoteMagnet vs Minpick

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

Head to head
About

NoteMagnet

Features
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NoteMagnet is designed for your ideas to live and stay memorable. It’s a visual notes playground for people who want clarity without clutter. Capture quick thoughts on the Fridge Board, then move the ones that matter to the Cork Board for a little more detail. Both boards are limited on purpose, so you don’t overwhelm yourself or build a notes graveyard you never return to. Planning and capturing in-the-moment ideas should feel light. NoteMagnet makes it satisfying and seamless. Two boards, one calm brain Fridge Board (quick capture) Perfect for fast thoughts like project fixes, sudden ideas, errands, reminders, to-dos, poems, and book quotes. Cork Board (more detail, still focused) More space for the notes that matter, while staying short enough to remain readable and memorable. Why you’ll love NoteMagnet Fast, frictionless capture Built to get your thoughts down quickly and keep them easy to revisit. Notifications that bring you back Customisable, gentle reminders throughout the day to check your board, clear what’s done, and swap in what’s next. Soft minimalist design Pastel, clean, and calming. Made to keep your attention on what matters and make notes easy to recognise. Make it yours Choose note colours and customise with 40+ note magnet/pin styles. Private by default No account. No sign-in. Your notes stay on your device. Fully offline Works without internet, anywhere, anytime. Share your board A board you’ll actually want to screenshot and send to friends and family. For thinkers, creators, students, and anyone who wants a simple system that actually sticks, NoteMagnet helps you keep the important stuff visible and let the rest go. Download NoteMagnet and make notes worth remembering. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Minpick

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I used to think I could not move forward because I did not have enough time. Even when I had five minutes free, they were gone by the time I decided what to do. Small things I meant to handle stayed unfinished for days. Little by little, I began to think, “Maybe I am simply not someone who can make progress.” I was losing more than a few minutes. I was also losing trust in my ability to move my own life forward. I am not successful yet. Still, I now devote much of my time to development, and I feel that I am moving my life forward more than I used to. I did not suddenly become a stronger person overnight. I made a little progress. I moved one thing forward today. I made something slightly better than it was yesterday. As those small facts accumulated, my trust that I could make progress gradually returned. Action creates confidence, and that confidence leads to the next action. MinPick is an app for creating that first small step. Save things you want to do later together with their estimated duration. When some time opens up, simply choose how much time you have right now, such as 3, 5, 10, or 15 minutes. MinPick shows only tasks that are likely to fit within that time. You do not need to review a long to-do list. You do not need to reconsider all your priorities. Choose one thing you can do now and begin. Five minutes will not change your entire life. But the fact that you made progress in those five minutes remains. That fact becomes trust in yourself: “Maybe I can make a little progress next time too.” As that small trust continues to accumulate, it may eventually change how you use your time. MinPick is not designed to fill every free moment with productivity. When you need rest, rest without guilt. Use MinPick only when you want to move one thing forward but cannot decide where to begin. Key features ・Quickly add tasks and estimated durations ・See suggestions based on the time available now ・Up to 3 suggestions at a time ・Pause a task partway through ・Review completed tasks ・Local notifications on selected days and times ・Choose a duration from the Home Screen Widget ・Supports iPhone and iPad ・Supports Split View No account is required. Your tasks are stored on your device. There are no ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases. One paid purchase unlocks every feature, including notifications and the Home Screen Widget.

Screenshots

NoteMagnet4 screens
Minpick3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NoteMagnet at Free against Minpick's $0.29. Minpick's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

NoteMagnet is free to download; Minpick costs $0.29 up front. NoteMagnet sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Minpick asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoteMagnet ships an update every 5 weeks, Minpick monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
NoteMagnet versus Minpick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteMagnetMinpick
PriceFree — better$0.29
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel MiaraMakoto Fukuoka

In-app purchases

10 purchases

NoteMagnet

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time9
  • LandmarksFree
  • Plants$0.99
  • Activity Pins$1.99
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  • Fruit & Vegetables$1.99
  • Hygiene & Beauty$1.99
  • Weather$1.99
  • Space$1.99
  • Celebrations$1.99
  • Drinks$2.99
None

Minpick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NoteMagnet free?
NoteMagnet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Minpick free?
Minpick costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.
Do NoteMagnet or Minpick have ads?
Neither NoteMagnet nor Minpick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoteMagnet or Minpick?
NoteMagnet ships an update every 5 weeks, and Minpick monthly. Most recently, NoteMagnet was updated on September 15, 2026 and Minpick on September 14, 2026.

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