Point vs Stream Note
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Point
This minimalist journaling app helps you capture one thought per day with a clean, distraction-free interface. It offers optional cloud backup, entry export, and beautiful themes. Ideal for those seeking a simple way to reflect and record daily moments.
- One entry per day (200 characters max)
- Distraction-free interface
- Cross-device sync with cloud backup
- Export entries
- Multiple themes (Light, Dark, Colorful)
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Point is a minimalist daily journaling app that helps you capture one thought per day. FEATURES: • Write one entry per day (200 characters max) • Clean, distraction-free interface • Sync across devices with optional cloud backup • Export your entries • Beautiful themes including Light, Dark, and Colorful Perfect for anyone who wants to start journaling but finds traditional diaries overwhelming. Point keeps it simple: one thought, one day at a time. Whether you're reflecting on your day, setting intentions, or just capturing a moment, Point makes journaling effortless and enjoyable.
Stream Note
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The simplest notes, focused on today. Stream keeps your notes not in folders, but in a stream of days. Write today, then flick back through the days that have flowed by. • Needle scrubber — one bar, one day. A single drag skims through your past days and jumps straight to any date. • Checklists & markdown — bold, bullets, and checkboxes saved as plain text. • Show on Lock Screen — pin notes and to-dos as a Live Activity and check them off right there. • Lock Screen control — open Stream instantly from a Lock Screen button. • Tags & filters — follow a single stream with one #tag. • Markdown export / import — your data is always yours, in plain text. All notes are stored on your device only.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stream Note at none against Point's 4. Point's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Point sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Stream Note asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Point | Stream Note |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evgenii Grachev | Muhyun Park |
In-app purchases
Point
- Small tip$1.99
- Colorful theme$2.99
- Medium tip$4.99
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- Large tip$9.99
Stream Note
No in-app purchases









