Visuel vs Modexe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Visuel
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Plan visually. Visuel puts your tasks, projects and notes on a visual canvas, so you can see how everything fits together. Start with one idea. Branch it into tasks, notes and subprojects. When it’s time to act, open any branch as a focused list and work through it. PLAN ON A CANVAS Plan a trip, organize your home, map out a project or break down something you’ve been putting off. • Add tasks anywhere on the canvas • Drag nodes into place • Build projects as deep as you need • Use colors and emoji to make important areas easy to spot • Add tasks quickly by dragging the + button exactly where they belong SWITCH FROM PLANNING TO DOING Your canvas gives you the big picture. Lists help you focus on what comes next. Open any branch to see its tasks as a structured list, reorder them, add new ones and check them off. • See progress for each project • Schedule tasks for Today, Upcoming or Not Now • Defer tasks until the day you need them • Set deadlines, reminders and repeats • See calendar events alongside your tasks • Use tags to filter what matters • Capture loose tasks in Inbox, find completed work in Logbook KEEP NOTES WHERE THEY BELONG Not everything is a task. Visuel also gives you note nodes for ideas, reference material, plans and anything you want to keep beside the work it relates to. Tasks and notes can include rich content such as: • Headings • Checklists • Tables • Photos • Highlights • Link previews Tap any node on the canvas to see its details without losing your place. No account to create, nothing to set up. Open Visuel and start planning. Your data is stored in your own iCloud and syncs across your iPhones signed in to the same Apple Account. VISUEL PLUS Visuel is free for everyday use, with all features available to everyone. The free version includes 3 workspaces with up to 100 nodes each. Completed nodes don’t count toward the limit, and your Inbox has no limit. For those who need more space, Visuel Plus removes both limits. It’s available as a monthly or yearly subscription. Terms of Use: https://visuelapp.com/terms/ License (Apple’s standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://visuelapp.com/privacy/
Modexe
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MODEXE: TWO WAYS TO WRITE, ONE PLACE TO THINK. Modexe bridges note-taking and real relational databases, natively on iPad, iPhone, and Mac. Write freely on one side and let that writing connect to structured, searchable data on the other. No prior database knowledge is required: You describe the things you care about, link them in plain language, and Modexe handles the rest. WRITE THE WAY YOU THINK • A clean, fast editor built on Apple's modern text engine. • Write in Markdown with live formatting, three heading levels, bold, italic, highlight, inline code, links, and per-paragraph alignment. • Type "/" anywhere to drop in something richer MODS: BUILDING BLOCKS FOR YOUR DOCUMENTS • Insert self-contained blocks for text, checklists, lists, tables, images, files, and handwriting. • Collapse, lock, reorder, move, sync, and reuse them across different documents. • Nothing is ever lost: removed blocks go to a drawer you can restore from anytime. A REAL RELATIONAL DATABASE, MADE SIMPLE • Create tables for anything: clients, courses, assignments, guests, invoices, tasks, or job applications. • Type what a column is for, and Modexe picks the right type. • Add columns for text, numbers, dates, currency, and color-coded statuses. • Link tables together by simply answering "How many can connect?" STRUCTURE THAT DOES THE WORK • Lookups and rollups that calculate across your linked records automatically. • Filtered views, kanban boards, and workspaces to see your data any way you need. WORKSPACES, BUILT FROM YOUR OWN STRUCTURE • Modexe assembles a workspace from the tables and links you defined: the relationships you drew are the layout. • Nothing is guessed, and nothing is generated. The same data always produces the same workspace, and it works with no network connection. • Change a link or a column, and the workspace follows. YOUR NOTES, CONNECTED TO YOUR DATA • Drop a relational chip to reference a real record. • Rename the record and the chip updates everywhere. • Every mention becomes a backlink, so from any client or course you can see every note that touches it, with no manual filing. WRITE BY HAND • Full Apple Pencil support on iPad: create handwritten documents with ruled lines, grids, and auto-extending pages. • Drop a sketch directly into a typed document. • On iPhone, draw with your finger. • Handwriting created on iPad or iPhone is viewable on Mac and syncs with the rest of your work. WORK IN TWO PLACES AT ONCE • Open a second document side-by-side in the Companion sidebar. • View a record next to your notes, or drag a Modexe Module from one document to another seamlessly. START FAST • Choose a preset for notes, courses, event planning, or a sales pipeline, and begin with real structure instead of a blank project. • A guided tour walks you through the essentials, and Help is always a tap away. YOUR DATA IS YOURS • Modexe is local-first: it works fully offline, with everything stored on your device. • Signed into iCloud, your work syncs privately across your Apple devices. • Import and Export as CSV anytime. No lock-in, ever. Modexe is a place to think. Write as freely as a notebook, and let it quietly become organized, connected knowledge. Pro is available as a one-time purchase or a monthly subscription. The one-time purchase includes all future Pro updates. The subscription renews automatically until canceled and can be managed in your Apple Account settings. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Modexe at 3 against Visuel's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Visuel sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Modexe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Visuel | Modexe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JOSEF MAWAS | Nicholas Leitenberger |
In-app purchases
Visuel
- Visuel Plus$4.991 Month
- Visuel Plus$49.991 Year
Modexe
- Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro Lifetime$19.99









