Haven Notes vs Next Time
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Haven Notes
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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
Next Time
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Next Time is a personal memory companion for the useful details ordinary task apps forget. Create an Entry for a recurring person, place, activity, or event, then add Notes for everything your future self should know. USE IT FOR REAL LIFE • Remember what to order at a favorite restaurant• Keep packing advice for your next camping trip or vacation• Save questions for a doctor visit or service appointment• Recall gift ideas, preferences, places, and lessons learned CAPTURE THE WHOLE STORY Add text, photos, videos, voice memos, and saved locations. Keep dated Notes in the order that works for you, turning each Entry into a useful history you can revisit. GET A NUDGE WHEN IT MATTERS Add multiple date-and-time or arrival-based Notifications to an Entry or individual Note. See upcoming Notifications on Home or browse them in the built-in calendar. MAKE RECURRING CHOICES EASIER Add a customizable choice control—such as who pays next or whose turn it is—and keep a timestamped history of every change. FIND ANYTHING FAST Organize Entries with customizable categories and tags. Search titles, Note text, places, choices, and Notification details. Star important Entries for quick access, and archive what you no longer need. PRIVATE, PERSONAL, AND BUILT FOR IPHONE No app account is required. Next Time works locally and uses private iCloud sync when available. Share individual Entries only with people you choose, and optionally protect the app with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode. Stop forgetting the small details that make next time better.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Next Time at none against Haven Notes's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. Haven Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Next Time asks for nothing beyond the download.
Haven Notes ships an update every 3 weeks, Next Time every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.
| Parameter | Haven Notes | Next Time |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Younes Haddaj | Phil Starkovich |
In-app purchases
Haven Notes
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Yearly$19.991 Year
Next Time
No in-app purchases









