Comparison

Oaklet Notes vs MatchaNote

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

Head to head
About

Oaklet Notes

This app combines writing, drawing, and structured knowledge in a secure, encrypted vault on your device. Create rich text notes, sketch with Apple Pencil, build mind maps, and organize information with AI assistance, all while keeping your data private and offline.

Highlights
  • Encrypted note vault
  • Rich text and Markdown editor
  • Apple Pencil drawing and SVG export
  • Whiteboard for mind maps
  • Tables with formulas and diagrams
  • Optional local AI integration
  • WikiLinks and knowledge graph
Features
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Oaklet Notes brings writing, whiteboards, drawing, and structured knowledge together in a single note — kept in an encrypted vault that stays on your device. Write, sketch with Apple Pencil, build mind maps, and handle tables, math, and diagrams — then link everything into your own knowledge graph. It's truly yours: offline-first, encrypted on your own device, with no account to create. TRULY PRIVATE • AES-256-GCM encryption protects every note • Vault password, plus an optional Note Password for sensitive notes • Unlock with Face ID or Touch ID (Pro) • Auto-lock when you step away • Works fully offline — no account to create, and your notes never pass through our servers MULTI-MODAL — EVERY MODE, ONE NOTE • A block-based rich-text editor • Drawing with native Apple Pencil — pressure-sensitive, low-latency, layers, fill, and SVG export • Whiteboard for mind maps and flowcharts, with one-click auto layouts • Tables with formulas, LaTeX math, Mermaid diagrams, code blocks, task lists • Decorations — stickers, sticky notes, tape, and stamps, pinned to your text or floating free PRIVATE AI, ON YOUR TERMS • Connect a local AI model on your own network — no API key, no third-party cloud • Or use your own cloud AI provider • Drafting and rewriting, semantic search, auto-tagging, whiteboard generation, and plain-language tool calling • AI is optional — the app connects to your provider rather than hosting one ORGANIZE & CONNECT • [[WikiLinks]] and ![[embeds]] build your knowledge network • Backlinks panel and an interactive knowledge graph • Hierarchical tags and full-text search SYNC & SHARE ACROSS YOUR OWN DEVICES • Direct Share — send a note straight to a nearby iPhone, iPad, Mac, or PC. Pair once with a code; transfers are encrypted end to end and go straight from one device to the other • Local Sync (Pro) — turn one of your own computers into the sync hub for all your devices. It only ever holds encrypted files, never your password • Prefer your own WebDAV server? Sync through that instead — or keep everything on this device NO LOCK-IN • Notes on your own disk, not a vendor's database • Import and export Markdown anytime; export to PDF, HTML, and Word • Move notes between devices and vaults as .yzn packages, without losing anything Oaklet Notes is free to use. An optional Pro subscription unlocks advanced features — try it free for 30 days in the app. Subscriptions are billed through your Apple ID and can be managed in Settings. Privacy Policy: https://oakletnotes.com/en/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MatchaNote

Features
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The Swiss Army knife of notes — it looks simple, and it has everything when you need it. Most days end up scattered across several apps: notes in one, tasks in another, the calendar somewhere else, and a separate download the moment you want a mind map. MatchaNote brings them into one place — without crowding the screen. Open it and you get a clean page with the cursor already in it, ready for you to write. The advanced features never stand in your way. They show up at the moment you reach for them. Everything you'd expect: - Notes: rich text, images, attachments, tables, drawing, audio and document scanning - Tasks: reminders, repeats, list and board views - Calendar: month/week/day, with two-way Google Calendar and Google Tasks sync - Mind maps: a dedicated mind-map note — multiple topics side by side, notes and images on any node, free drag-and-drop layout - Boards: turn any note straight into a board - Collaboration: real-time co-editing, public sharing and comments - Everyday tools: personal ledger, journal and contacts - Moving in and out: Evernote and Apple Notes import, Markdown and PDF export Works offline: Read and write without a connection. Everything syncs automatically when you reconnect, so iPhone, iPad, Mac and the web stay in step. Privacy and data freedom: Your content belongs to you. Export it whenever you like, and switch on per-note encryption and an app lock when you need them. Privacy Policy: https://matchanote.life/privacy/ Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Oaklet Notes4 screens
MatchaNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MatchaNote at none against Oaklet Notes's 2. MatchaNote also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). On price, ads, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Oaklet Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MatchaNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Oaklet Notes ships an update every 8 days, MatchaNote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Oaklet Notes versus MatchaNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOaklet NotesMatchaNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOceanoax LLCCodeNet

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Oaklet Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$39.991 Year
None

MatchaNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Oaklet Notes free?
Oaklet Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MatchaNote free?
MatchaNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Oaklet Notes or MatchaNote have ads?
Neither Oaklet Notes nor MatchaNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Oaklet Notes or MatchaNote?
Oaklet Notes ships an update every 8 days, and MatchaNote every 3 days. Most recently, Oaklet Notes was updated on October 17, 2026 and MatchaNote on October 8, 2026.

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