Comparison

NoteMe vs Brass Tacks

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

Head to head
About

NoteMe

Features
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NoteMe is the fastest way to get a thought out of your head and onto your Home Screen. PRESS. TYPE. DONE. Assign NoteMe to the Action Button (or Back Tap). Press it anywhere, type your note in the prompt at the top of the screen and it's saved — the app never opens. YOUR LIST, ALWAYS IN SIGHT • Home Screen widgets in small, medium and large • Lock Screen widgets and an optional Live Activity • Updates instantly, even for notes added with the Action Button CHECK IT OFF FROM THE WIDGET Tap the checkbox on the widget and the note is done. Finished notes move to a tidy archive you can restore or clear. MAKE IT YOURS 7 themes, 4 distinct fonts and adjustable text size — or put your notes over your own photo. MADE FOR SPEED • Add several notes in a row: type, tap Next, keep going • Touch and hold a note to edit it • In English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese and Russian NoteMe Premium unlocks every theme and font, your own photo, and removes ads. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel them in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://bewerbee.com/noteme-terms Privacy Policy: https://bewerbee.com/noteme-privacy

About

Brass Tacks

This app helps individuals overcome overwhelm and procrastination by focusing on one task at a time. It offers smart prioritization, task breakdown, timed focus sessions, and AI assistance to boost productivity and manage workload effectively.

Highlights
  • One task at a time prioritization
  • Task breakdown with AI assistance
  • Timed focus sessions
  • Focus companion mode
  • Rescue mode for overwhelm
  • Context memory for task switching
  • AI assistant for task queries
Features
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Brasstacks is a focus and productivity companion for people who struggle with overwhelm, prioritization, and getting started. Most apps give you a list and expect you to just do the things. That doesn't work when your brain fights you on deciding what matters, starting, and staying on track. Brasstacks takes a different approach. ONE TASK AT A TIME Instead of overwhelming lists, Brasstacks shows you one task — the right task, right now. Smart prioritization weighs urgency, importance, deadlines, and your own productivity patterns to surface what matters most. ONE TASK AT A TIME Instead of overwhelming lists, Brasstacks shows you one task — the right task, right now. Smart prioritization weighs urgency, importance, deadlines, and your own productivity patterns to surface what matters most. BREAK IT DOWN Big tasks cause paralysis. Break any task into micro-steps — small, concrete actions you can actually start. Use pre-built templates or let AI generate steps for you. FOCUS SESSIONS & FOCUS COMPANION Timed focus sessions with gentle transition warnings at 80%. Focus companion mode provides check-ins every 5 minutes — like having someone quietly working alongside you. RESCUE MODE For those moments when everything feels like too much. Four options: do just 5 minutes on one thing, park it with a note for later, box breathing, or a grounding exercise. No judgment, just support. CONTEXT MEMORY When you switch away from a task, Brasstacks asks where you left off. When you come back, that note is waiting. No more losing time trying to remember what you were doing. GENTLE NUDGES, NEVER GUILT Customizable reminders — supportive, direct, or playful. Quiet hours when you need silence. No streaks, no shame, no red "overdue" warnings. LEARNS YOUR PATTERNS Over time, Brasstacks notices when you're most productive and adjusts suggestions. Track your energy levels and let the app work with your natural rhythms. AI ASSISTANT Ask questions in plain English: "What tasks do I have?", "What did I finish this week?", "How does focus companion work?" Uses your own AI provider (Claude, OpenAI, or Gemini) — bring your own API key. YOUR DATA STAYS PRIVATE Your tasks, notes, and patterns are never sold, shared with advertisers, or used to train AI models. Rescue mode data gets the highest privacy protection. NOT A MEDICAL DEVICE Brasstacks is a productivity companion, not a medical device or therapy replacement. It does not diagnose, treat, or cure any condition.

Screenshots

NoteMe4 screens
Brass Tacks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brass Tacks at none against NoteMe's 2. Brass Tacks also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, 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. NoteMe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Brass Tacks asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoteMe ships an update every 5 months, Brass Tacks weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
NoteMe versus Brass Tacks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteMeBrass Tacks
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMecit mehmetogluSAJID INSAF

In-app purchases

2 purchases

NoteMe

Subscriptions2
  • NoteMe Premium – Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • NoteMe Premium – Yearly1 Month trial$19.991 Year
None

Brass Tacks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NoteMe free?
NoteMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brass Tacks free?
Brass Tacks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NoteMe or Brass Tacks have ads?
NoteMe shows ads; Brass Tacks does not.
Which is updated more often, NoteMe or Brass Tacks?
NoteMe ships an update every 5 months, and Brass Tacks weekly. Most recently, NoteMe was updated on October 31, 2026 and Brass Tacks on October 31, 2026.

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