Comparison

Point vs Stream Note

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • One entry per day (200 characters max)
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Cross-device sync with cloud backup
  • Export entries
  • Multiple themes (Light, Dark, Colorful)
Features
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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.

About

Stream Note

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Point4 screens
Stream Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Point sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Stream Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Point versus Stream Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPointStream Note
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgenii GrachevMuhyun Park

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Point

One-time4
  • Small tip$1.99
  • Colorful theme$2.99
  • Medium tip$4.99
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  • Large tip$9.99
None

Stream Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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