Comparison

ADHD Notes vs Pinto

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

Head to head
About

ADHD Notes

Features
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"There's one thing I absolutely cannot forget." — Keep it right in front of you. ADHD Notes is a simple task display app that keeps your most important task always visible in the Dynamic Island and on your Lock Screen. ■ Made for people who... · Get distracted easily and forget what they were supposed to do · Forget their intentions before even opening a notes app · Keep putting things off until "later" becomes never · Struggle with ADHD or difficulty staying focused ■ Simple to use 1. Enter what you don't want to forget 2. It appears at the top of your screen and on your Lock Screen 3. Remove it when you're done That's it. ■ Features · Always-on display in the Dynamic Island (iPhone 14 and later) · Lock Screen widget support · Display up to 2 tasks simultaneously (Pro) · Ad-free focused environment (Pro) ■ Pro Plan · Monthly and annual plans available · Cancel anytime Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pinto

Features
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Turn ADHD struggles into small wins with Pinto. Pinto is a task manager & focus timer designed specifically for people with ADHD. With your squirrel mascot Pinto by your side, get focused on what matters today. FEATURES: - Visual Timeline: See your day as color-coded blocks at a glance - AI Task Breakdown: AI splits big tasks into small, actionable steps - Focus Timer: Dynamic Island support. Pomodoro-style focus sessions - Mascot Growth: Complete tasks to help Pinto collect nuts and level up - Morning & Evening Routines: Step-by-step guided timers - Quick Capture: Brain dump with one tap DESIGNED FOR ADHD: - No punishment: It's OK to miss days. No broken streaks guilt - Today only: No overwhelming week or month views - Gentle design: Built with ADHD voices in mind - AI breaks big tasks into 5-15 min steps so you can start without overwhelm PINTO PRO (Auto-Renewable Subscription): - Unlimited tasks - Unlimited AI breakdowns - All routines unlocked - Pinto Weekly: $1.99/week - Pinto Yearly: $22.99/year (save 78%) - 7-day free trial included with both plans Payment is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://starcrown.co.jp/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://starcrown.co.jp/terms Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://starcrown.co.jp/privacy

Screenshots

ADHD Notes3 screens
Pinto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pinto at none against ADHD Notes's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. ADHD Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Pinto sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ADHD Notes ships an update weekly, Pinto every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
ADHD Notes versus Pinto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterADHD NotesPinto
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYUTO OHIRAStarcrown Inc

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ADHD Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Pro (Yearly)$14.991 Year
5 purchases

Pinto

Subscriptions2
  • Pinto Weekly7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Pinto Yearly7 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time3
  • Coffee$0.49
  • Cookie$2.99
  • Cake$6.99

Questions

Is ADHD Notes free?
ADHD Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pinto free?
Pinto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ADHD Notes or Pinto have ads?
ADHD Notes shows ads; Pinto does not.
Which is updated more often, ADHD Notes or Pinto?
ADHD Notes ships an update weekly, and Pinto every 6 days. Most recently, ADHD Notes was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pinto on November 9, 2026.

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