Comparison

Burn Note vs Chrono Note

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

Head to head
About

Burn Note

Features
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Release. Vent. Let it burn. Burn Note is your ultimate private sanctuary for the thoughts you aren't ready to shareβ€”or keep. Whether it’s a late-night confession, a workplace frustration, or a raw emotional release, Burn Note gives you the freedom to express yourself without the burden of a permanent digital footprint. WATCH YOUR THOUGHTS IGNITE Experience the catharsis of letting go. When your note’s time is up, watch it physically "ignite" on your screen with a high-intensity fire effect before vanishing forever. FEATURES BUILT FOR PRIVACY: Self-Destruct Timers: Set your notes to burn after 1 minute, 1 hour, or any custom duration. Read-Once Mode: Perfect for ultimate secretsβ€”the note self-destructs the moment it’s closed. Continuous Voice Dictation: Vent out loud for as long as you need with unlimited, real-time transcription. Creative Scribbling: Draw or write freehand when words aren't enough. Mood Palettes: Color-code your notes to match your emotional state (Anger, Peace, Joy, and more). IRONCLAD SECURITY: Biometric Vault: Secure your notes with Face ID, Touch ID, or a custom PIN. Zero Trace: Once a note burns, it is deleted from your device. No recovery, no history, no baggage. Local-First Privacy: Your notes never touch a server. Your secrets stay on your device until they turn to ash. Write it down. Release the weight. Let it burn.

About

Chrono Note

Features
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ChronoNote is the beautiful, all-in-one notebook for everything you want to capture β€” handwriting, typed notes, sketches, photos, and documents, all in one place. Whether you're a student taking lecture notes, a professional planning your week, or a creative journaling your ideas, ChronoNote gives you a natural writing experience with the flexibility of digital. KEY FEATURES β€’ Handwriting & Drawing β€” Write and sketch naturally with a smooth pen, highlighter, and eraser. Rich color options and adjustable brushes. β€’ Typed Notes β€” Full rich-text editor with formatting, so you can type just as easily as you write. β€’ Template Library β€” Choose from a growing collection of planners, journals, grids, and lined pages. Download new templates anytime. β€’ Stickers & Decoration β€” Personalize your pages with stickers and colors to make notes truly yours. β€’ Photos & Documents β€” Import photos, scan documents with your camera, and add PDFs directly into your notes. β€’ Voice Notes β€” Record audio right inside a page to capture ideas on the go. β€’ Tags & Bookmarks β€” Organize everything with tags and jump to important pages instantly. β€’ Powerful Search β€” Find any note in seconds. β€’ Passcode Lock β€” Keep your private notes safe with passcode protection. β€’ Multi-Language β€” Available in English and Vietnamese. Beautifully designed, fast, and made to feel effortless. Start your first notebook today with ChronoNote.

Screenshots

Burn Note4 screens
Chrono Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

Burn Note and Chrono Note are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Burn Note versus Chrono Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBurn NoteChrono Note
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size23 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerlohith nagarajIOZ LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

In-app purchases

None

Burn Note

No in-app purchases

None

Chrono Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Burn Note free?
Burn Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chrono Note free?
Chrono Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Burn Note or Chrono Note have ads?
Neither Burn Note nor Chrono Note shows ads.

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