Comparison

Haven Notes vs Fragments

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

Head to head
About

Haven Notes

Features
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Haven Notes is a fast, private note-taking app built for people who think clearly. Write in Markdown with live formatting — bold, italic, headers, code blocks, and [[wiki links]] all render as you type. No buttons to click. Just write. WRITE BEAUTIFULLY Haven's editor renders Markdown inline. Type **bold** and see it bold. Type # Header and see it large. Type [[Note Title]] to link your ideas together. SEE YOUR IDEAS CONNECT Every [[wiki link]] creates a connection. Open the Knowledge Graph to see your notes as a visual network. Discover relationships between ideas you didn't know existed. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Notes live on your device. Optional sync is end-to-end encrypted with AES-256. No analytics. No tracking. No AI reading your notes. FEATURES • Live Markdown formatting with syntax highlighting • [[Wiki links]] and backlinks for connected thinking • Interactive knowledge graph • Folders with colors, drag to reorder, and bulk move • Tags for cross-cutting themes • Full-text search with highlighted results • Face ID / Touch ID lock • End-to-end encrypted sync across devices (Pro) • Import from Notion • Home screen widget • Dark mode SUBSCRIPTION INFO Haven Pro unlocks cloud sync and end-to-end encryption. • Monthly: $2.99/month • Yearly: $19.99/year (best value) Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://havennotes.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://havennotes.app/privacy

About

Fragments

Features
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Write now, organize later. Fragments is a minimal note-taking app designed to capture your everyday thoughts the exact moment they happen. A sudden flash of inspiration, an insight from a book, a phrase that comes to mind on a walk. Or even your child's funny little quotes. Capture those fleeting thoughts instantly, before you lose them while looking for a folder or creating a new note. Once you finish writing, the screen returns to a clean, blank slate, always ready for your next thought. It simply exists as a quiet place to ensure you never let an important note slip away. ■ Basic Features (Free) ・ Instant Capture: The keyboard pops up the moment you open the app. The entry screen is completely ad-free for all users, allowing you to start typing instantly. ・ Reliable Auto-Save: Your typing is recorded constantly. Even if the app closes unexpectedly, your unfinished notes will never be lost. ・ Simple Timeline & Quick Trash: Notes are stacked chronologically for easy review. In the detail view, you can quickly discard unwanted notes into the Trash and smoothly swipe to the next one. (Up to 100 fragments can be saved in the free version). ・ iCloud Sync: Notes are automatically stored safely in iCloud. Seamlessly carry over your data when changing devices. ・ Studio: A unique workspace where you can bring your saved notes onto the screen and physically arrange them like puzzle pieces to build new texts. ■ Fragments Pro (One-Time Purchase) Unlock full functionality and remove all remaining ads to tailor the tool perfectly to your needs. ・ Completely Ad-Free: All in-app ads (including Library and Studio) are completely removed, providing a perfectly quiet space. ・ Unlimited Fragments: The 100-note limit is removed. Save as many thoughts as you want without restriction. ・ Folder Organization: Create unlimited folders to categorize and sort your accumulated notes by project or purpose whenever you have the time. ・ Premium Themes: Unlock 12 additional carefully curated, calming colors, allowing you to customize the entire app from a total of 15 beautiful palettes. ・ Premium App Icons: Personalize your home screen by choosing from a selection of exclusive icon designs. ・ Advanced Export: Easily export your accumulated notes in bulk as .txt or .csv files for smooth data integration with your PC or other tools.

Screenshots

Haven Notes4 screens
Fragments4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Haven Notes at none against Fragments's shown. Haven Notes also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). Fragments's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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. Haven Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Fragments sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Haven Notes ships an update every 3 weeks, Fragments every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Haven Notes versus Fragments: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHaven NotesFragments
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYounes HaddajTakehiro Asano

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Haven Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
1 purchases

Fragments

One-time1
  • Fragments Pro$6.99

Questions

Is Haven Notes free?
Haven Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fragments free?
Fragments is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Haven Notes or Fragments have ads?
Fragments shows ads; Haven Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, Haven Notes or Fragments?
Haven Notes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fragments every 3 days. Most recently, Haven Notes was updated on September 19, 2026 and Fragments on October 5, 2026.

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