Comparison

Zutext vs Orderly

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

Head to head
About

Zutext

Features
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Capture ideas, organize thoughts, and never forget what matters. Zutext is a powerful yet simple note-taking app designed to stay out of your way so you can focus on what's important. KEY FEATURES Smart Organization β€’ Organize notes with folders and #tags β€’ Pin important notes to the top β€’ Powerful full-text search across all notes β€’ Sort by date, title, or custom order Secure Cloud Backup β€’ Automatic Cloud backup with AES-256 encryption β€’ Restore your notes on any device β€’ Your data, encrypted and safe Never Forget β€’ Set reminders on important notes β€’ Recurring reminders (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) β€’ Local notifications that respect your privacy Beautiful & Customizable β€’ Dark mode for comfortable night writing β€’ Adjustable font sizes (small, medium, large) β€’ Clean, distraction-free interface β€’ Multiple display modes (simple, detailed, grid) Privacy First β€’ All notes stored locally on your device β€’ Works perfectly offline β€’ Optional cloud backup only when you want it β€’ End-to-end encrypted backups For Everyone β€’ Intuitive interface for all skill levels β€’ Fast and lightweight Share & Collaborate β€’ Share notes as text β€’ Copy to clipboard with one tap β€’ Open shared text files directly in Zutext WHY ZUTEXT? Unlike bulky note apps that try to do everything, Zutext focuses on what matters: capturing and organizing your thoughts quickly and efficiently. No subscriptions, no ads, no tracking. Perfect for: β€’ Quick note-taking β€’ Reminders β€’ Meeting notes β€’ Journal entries β€’ Project planning β€’ Research organization β€’ Study notes Download Zutext today and experience note-taking the way it should be - simple, fast, and private. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Orderly

Features
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Orderly is a to-do list for people with more to do than time to sort it. Keep tasks, categories, due dates, coursework, and priorities together across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Add anything you need to remember, then view it as a clean list, a calendar, or an urgency-and-importance matrix that helps you decide what actually deserves today. Why Orderly β€’ Organize tasks by category, due date, completion state, and priority β€’ See the same tasks in List, Priorities, and Calendar views β€’ Use the Do, Schedule, Delegate, and Drop matrix to sort what matters now β€’ Create repeating tasks for habits, classes, routines, and regular work β€’ Check off today’s tasks from Home Screen widgets β€’ Sync through iCloud across iPhone, iPad, and Mac β€’ Connect Apple Calendar so dated tasks show up where you already plan β€’ Mirror coursework from Canvas, Brightspace, or any school calendar feed β€’ Keep the core app free, with no ads and no tracking Smart Schedule Paste a syllabus, upload a file, add a screenshot, or drop in a messy note. Smart Schedule drafts tasks with due dates and priorities for you to review before they join your list. Orderly includes 3 free Smart Schedule drafts with an account. Orderly Plus unlocks unlimited Smart Schedule plans. Built for students, workers, and everyone else Orderly is simple enough for groceries and errands, but structured enough for coursework, client deadlines, repeating routines, and the quiet important things that usually lose to whatever feels urgent. Requires iOS 17 or later, iPadOS 17 or later, or macOS 14 or later. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://orderly-ac9b6.web.app/privacy/

Screenshots

Zutext4 screens
Orderly3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zutext at none against Orderly's 2. Zutext also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Orderly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Zutext asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Zutext versus Orderly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZutextOrderly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size85 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJu SungjaeMICAH BENJAMIN BOCKISCH

In-app purchases

None

Zutext

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Orderly

Subscriptions2
  • Orderly Plus7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Orderly Plus7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Zutext free?
Zutext is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orderly free?
Orderly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zutext or Orderly have ads?
Neither Zutext nor Orderly shows ads.

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