Min Notes vs LLM API Request
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Min Notes
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Minimal Notes is a focused note‑taking app designed for quick capture and peace of mind. No feeds, no ads, no social features – just a quiet place to write. Core features ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ - Ready to write the moment you open the app. - All notes are stored locally on your device. - No ads, pop‑ups or marketing banners. - Respects system light and dark appearance. - Adjustable font size for comfortable reading. Pro upgrade (one‑time purchase) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Upgrade to the Pro version with a one‑time purchase to unlock: - Unlimited notes for long‑term use. - Fast search by note title. - Passcode lock for the entire app. - Manual control over light, dark and system themes. - Fine‑tuned font size adjustments. The goal of Pro is not to promise life‑changing productivity, but to make everyday writing a bit more reliable, comfortable and enjoyable. Privacy and data ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ - Your notes stay on your device and are not uploaded to any server. - The app does not analyse your note content for advertising or profiling. - Network access is used only when securely communicating with the App Store, for example to verify purchase status. Your writing is never sent for this. Who it is for ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ - Users who want a simple, distraction‑free place to write. - People who care about privacy and local‑only storage. - Anyone keeping journals, quick ideas, reading notes or lightweight todos. If you prefer a calm, minimal notebook instead of an all‑in‑one platform, Minimal Notes is built for you.
LLM API Request
Send requests to various AI models directly from Apple Shortcuts using your own API keys. Supports local models, file attachments, and conversation history. Export conversations and track token usage.
- Use own API keys
- Supports OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Grok, Perplexity
- Local model support
- Attach files to requests
- Conversation history
- Export conversations as Markdown
- Token usage tracking
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LLM API Request lets you send requests to leading AI models straight from Apple Shortcuts, using your own API keys. No subscriptions. No accounts. SUPPORTED PROVIDERS • OpenAI • Anthropic • Google Gemini • xAI Grok • Perplexity KEY FEATURES • Bring your own API key — pay only for what you use (including generating images), at provider rates • Use local models like Gemma 4, and the Apple Intelligence model; Local models can even use web search! • Attach images, PDFs, and text files to your requests • Continue conversations across Shortcut runs with conversation history • Export any conversation as Markdown — great for apps like Obsidian • Track token usage across all models with a built-in dashboard • Export your token usage history • Use Projects to summarize documents and include them in the model's context. Donate the project info to Siri so that it can use that to answer your questions! • Test connections to ensure your key is working and browse available models per provider • Request structured JSON output for automation pipelines SECURITY FIRST Your API keys are stored exclusively in Apple Keychain, protected by Face ID or Touch ID. We run no servers and collect no data — everything stays on your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LLM API Request at none against Min Notes's 1. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Min Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LLM API Request asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Min Notes | LLM API Request |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 军 沈 | Marc-Henri Bleu-Laine |
In-app purchases
Min Notes
- Pro Version$0.99
LLM API Request
No in-app purchases









