# Done vs Pinpal Notes

The clearest difference is monetization model: Done at freemium against Pinpal Notes's subscription. Pinpal Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Done sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year and Pinpal Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Done against 5.0 for Pinpal Notes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Done ships an update weekly, Pinpal Notes every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Done | Pinpal Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/done-ish/id6760164102/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinpal-notes-simple-notes/id6805008779/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 11 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neurotic Tornado, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137390386) | [Portfoliobox Stockholm AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1203020210) |

## What reviewers say

### Done

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/done-ish/id6760164102)

A simple, playful to-do list designed for users who dislike overly complex task management apps. It offers a colorful and fun interface with just enough structure to stay organized without feeling like a chore. This app is forgiving on days when not all tasks are completed.

**Highlights:** Playful and colorful interface, Simple task management, Low-pressure environment, Forgiving on missed tasks, Organized without complexity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Done-ish+ | $1.99 | per year |


### Pinpal Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinpal-notes-simple-notes/id6805008779)

A clean and simple note-taking app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It allows seamless integration with external AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude, enabling collaborative note-taking and information retrieval. Your notes are kept private and are not used for AI training.

**Highlights:** Folder organization, Note-taking and checklists, External AI integration (ChatGPT, Claude), Photo and PDF attachments, Home screen widget, Ad-free experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pinpal Notes | $1.99 | per month |
| Pinpal Notes | $2.99 | per month |
| Pinpal Notes | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Done free?

Done is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pinpal Notes free?

Pinpal Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Done or Pinpal Notes?

Done and Pinpal Notes are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Done or Pinpal Notes have ads?

Neither Done nor Pinpal Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Done or Pinpal Notes?

Done ships an update weekly, and Pinpal Notes every 4 days. Most recently, Done was updated on October 28, 2026 and Pinpal Notes on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*