Comparison

Re vs Idea Notes

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

Head to head
About

Re

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Free to start. No ads. Ever. No subscriptions. Works offline. [Please read before downloading] Re:plan is designed to record the revision process itself. Because of this unique architecture, it does not sync with iOS Calendar, Google Calendar, or any external calendar apps. Each revision branches and saves as separate history — a data structure fundamentally different from external calendars that hold only a single version of each event. By operating entirely on-device with no server sync, Re:plan offers an ad-free, subscription-free, one-time purchase model with fully offline functionality. This is your personal space. Revise your plans as many times as you need.

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Idea Notes

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"Capture your ideas — don't let them disappear." Tweet-style notes, organized with hierarchical tags, rediscovered at random. Make brainstorming a daily habit with your own personal idea journal. "Idea Notes" is a brain dump app designed to capture every spark, insight, and thought the moment it strikes. Tired of complex note-taking apps where ideas get buried under deep folder structures, or simple memo apps where notes are written and forgotten? "Idea Notes" rescues your ideas from the "write and forget" trap. Organize ideas flexibly with hierarchical tags. Reconnect with past thoughts through random rediscovery. Works fully offline, so you can capture ideas on the go, in bed, or anywhere inspiration strikes. By recording even just one idea a day, brainstorming becomes a natural habit. Features: ・Quick Capture: From launch to input in just 2 taps. Catch every spark and insight before it fades. ・Hierarchical Tag Organization: Organize ideas with nested tags. Add multiple tags to a single idea for multi-angle reflection. ・Random Rediscovery: Our signature feature surfaces forgotten ideas at random. Let your past self help your present self. ・Daily Idea Notification: A local notification delivers one past idea each day, turning reflection into a habit. ・Powerful Full-Text Search: Search across all your notes — find anything in seconds. ・Offline-First: No Wi-Fi needed. Launches instantly, captures instantly, even when you're off-grid. ・Image Attachments: Attach images to ideas to capture visual sparks alongside your thoughts. ・Archive Function: Hide ideas you don't need right now without deleting. Restore them anytime. ・Export Support: Keep your ideas as a personal asset with flexible export options. Start the habit of turning sparks into assets with "Idea Notes." ■ Pro Plan By purchasing the Pro Plan, you can unlock the following features: ※ The Pro Plan is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. 【Pro Plan Features】 ・Ad-free for uninterrupted thinking ・Up to 8 photos per note (vs. 2 in free) ・Unlimited tags (vs. 10 in free) ・Up to 4 nested tag levels (vs. 2 in free) ・Custom priority labels (vs. 4 in free) ・Unlimited daily random rediscoveries (vs. 10 per day in free) ・19 premium themes (vs. 7 in free) ・Export to PDF and text (Pro exclusive) For more information, please refer to the following: 1. Privacy Policy: https://giversthankapp.com/privacy-policy-for-idea-notes-quick-capture-en/ 2. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/us/terms.html

Screenshots

Re4 screens
Idea Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Re at none against Idea Notes's shown. Re also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Re sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Idea Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Re ships an update every 6 days, Idea Notes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Re versus Idea Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReIdea Notes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKotaro KitazawaRYOTA SUZUKI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Re

One-time1
  • Premium$24.99
1 purchases

Idea Notes

One-time1
  • Pro Plan$12.99

Questions

Is Re free?
Re is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Idea Notes free?
Idea Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Re or Idea Notes have ads?
Idea Notes shows ads; Re does not.
Which is updated more often, Re or Idea Notes?
Re ships an update every 6 days, and Idea Notes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Re was updated on September 5, 2026 and Idea Notes on September 9, 2026.

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