Comparison

NoteMagnet vs Countpad

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

Head to head
About

NoteMagnet

This app offers a minimalist approach to note-taking with two distinct boards for capturing quick thoughts and detailed ideas. It focuses on a clutter-free experience with gentle reminders and customizable visual elements. Notes are private, stored locally, and accessible offline.

Highlights
  • Two distinct note boards (Fridge and Cork)
  • Fast, frictionless idea capture
  • Customizable notifications and reminders
  • Soft minimalist and calming design
  • Customizable note colors and magnet/pin styles
  • Private by default, no account needed
  • Fully offline functionality
  • Shareable note boards
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

Countpad

Easily track your stock with this fast, offline inventory management tool. Add items, adjust quantities, scan barcodes, and generate reports in PDF or CSV format. Ideal for individuals needing accurate counts without complex features.

Highlights
  • Offline stock counting
  • Barcode scanning
  • Instant search and filtering
  • PDF and CSV report generation
  • Cloud backup and restore
  • Optional shared inventory
Features
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Countpad is a small, fast inventory tracker for people who just need the numbers to be right. Open it, add your items, and count. Tap + or βˆ’ straight from the list, or tap the number to type it in when there are 143 of something. That is the whole idea. WHAT IT DOES β€’ Count from the list β€” increase or decrease without opening a detail screen β€’ Scan a barcode to jump to an item, or to create one with the barcode attached β€’ Search instantly across name, barcode, category and unit β€’ Filter by category, or by what is in stock, running low or run out β€’ Create a report in one tap β€” a clean PDF and a CSV, ready to share or print β€’ Back up everything to one portable file in a folder you choose, and restore it later β€’ Add a photo when two items look alike, and a unit cost when you want a report to total it WORKS WITHOUT A CONNECTION Counting, search, filters, reports and backups all work in airplane mode, in a stockroom with no signal. Your inventory is stored on your device. NO ACCOUNT NEEDED. NO ADS. No sign-up, no email, no password. Open the app and start counting. Nothing interrupts counting. COUNTPAD PRO Counting, searching, filtering, scanning, the quick report and backup and restore are free for everyone, with no item limit. Countpad Pro adds more for a growing business: advanced reports, an Alerts tab that tells you what needs attention, a Dashboard of your stock, locked backups and Automatic backup. Your first use starts a 30-day period inside the app so you can try them. Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gist.github.com/hjatupon/21ebe78638c416a5373e3b1a766eb433

Screenshots

NoteMagnet4 screens
Countpad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NoteMagnet at 100% against Countpad's 0%. Countpad's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. NoteMagnet sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year and Countpad sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoteMagnet ships an update every 2 months, Countpad every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
NoteMagnet versus Countpad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteMagnetCountpad
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews β€” better0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel MiaraJatupon Hongweing

Customer experience

NoteMagnet

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Countpad

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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
10 purchases

Countpad

Subscriptions6
  • Countpad Cloud β€” Starter$2.991 Month
  • Countpad Cloud β€” Shop$4.991 Month
  • Countpad Cloud β€” Business$9.991 Month
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  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Shared Inventory$29.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time4
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99
  • Remove Ads$14.99
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  • Pro Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is NoteMagnet free?
NoteMagnet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Countpad free?
Countpad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NoteMagnet or Countpad have ads?
Neither NoteMagnet nor Countpad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoteMagnet or Countpad?
NoteMagnet ships an update every 2 months, and Countpad every 5 days. Most recently, NoteMagnet was updated on November 5, 2026 and Countpad on October 31, 2026.

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