Comparison

Haven Notes vs Next Time

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

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.

Screenshots

Haven Notes4 screens
Next Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Haven Notes ships an update every 3 weeks, Next Time every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Haven Notes versus Next Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHaven NotesNext Time
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYounes HaddajPhil Starkovich

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Haven Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
None

Next Time

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Haven Notes free?
Haven Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Next Time free?
Next Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Haven Notes or Next Time have ads?
Neither Haven Notes nor Next Time shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Haven Notes or Next Time?
Haven Notes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Next Time every 2 weeks. Most recently, Haven Notes was updated on November 9, 2026 and Next Time on November 9, 2026.

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