Comparison

MyNote vs PastReads

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

Head to head
About

MyNote

Features
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MyNote: Simple – Private – Powerful Searching for a safe place to store every idea, task, and memory without worrying about privacy? MyNote is a premium, local-first note-taking app designed for speed, organization, and total security. No cloud, no tracking – just you and your thoughts. WHY CHOOSE MYNOTE? β€’ SMART ORGANIZATION: Effortlessly manage notes using Folders and Tags. Find exactly what you need with an ultra-fast search engine. β€’ NOTE TIMELINE: Visualize your note-taking journey with a beautiful, chronological timeline view of all activities. β€’ RICH MULTIMEDIA: Go beyond text! Create interactive checklists, attach images, record voice memos, or use the sketch tool to draw your creative ideas. β€’ TOP-TIER SECURITY: Protect your entire app with a Master Password (App Lock) or secure specific sensitive notes with an individual password lock. β€’ TOTAL PRIVACY: Your data stays on your device. We don’t store anything in the cloud, giving you 100% ownership and control over your information. KEY FEATURES AT A GLANCE: √ High-quality voice recording integrated directly into notes. √ Intuitive sketching tool for free-hand drawing and phΓ‘c thαΊ£o. √ Smart reminders to ensure you never miss a critical task. √ Simple Backup & Export functionality (JSON format). √ Modern, glassmorphism UI with smooth animations and dark mode. √ Local-first architecture: Works perfectly offline, always lightning-fast. Don’t let great ideas fade away. Download MyNote today and experience the most secure and organized way to capture your life!

About

PastReads

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PastReads is your all-in-one library for everything you read, see, and hear. Your free library helps you save, organize, and rediscover the best ideas. Whether you are reading books, browsing the web, listening to podcasts, or visiting museums, PastReads helps you capture what matters and find it again when you need it. ORGANIZE YOUR LIBRARY β–  Capture highlights and notes in one place β–  Add quick notes and thoughts β–  Organize your content with collections, tags, and favorites β–  Filter & search your entire library with full-text search IMPORT YOUR CONTENT β–  Import highlights from Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Readwise, and more β–  Save content with details like author, location, and date β–  Keep your reading history connected in one timeline YOUR (E)BOOKS IN ONE PLACE β–  Keep track of everything you read β–  Search millions of books and add them to your library β–  Turn passages from physical books into digital highlights using the camera book highlighter SAVE IDEAS BEYOND BOOKS β–  Capture highlights from articles, museum visits, and more β–  Use your camera to capture and select text from the real world ACCESS FROM ANYWHERE β–  Use PastReads on your phone or via web β–  Synchronize ebook highlights using the macOS & desktop app BUILT FOR IOS Add PastReads widgets to your Home Screen, save content while browsing, and get customizable push notifications to revisit key ideas. Join thousands of readers and start remembering your highlights. PastReads is free to use, with optional upgrades through PastReads Pro. Pro includes automated highlight recaps, unlimited tags and collections, advanced filtering, and export to Notion and Markdown. --- Terms of use: https://www.pastreads.com/terms Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MyNote4 screens
PastReads4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyNote at none against PastReads's 2. MyNote also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. PastReads sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MyNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
MyNote versus PastReads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyNotePastReads
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size30 MB14 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDinh Thang TranPastReads

In-app purchases

None

MyNote

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PastReads

Subscriptions2
  • PastReads Pro (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • PastReads Pro (Annual)$49.991 Year

Questions

Is MyNote free?
MyNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PastReads free?
PastReads is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MyNote or PastReads have ads?
Neither MyNote nor PastReads shows ads.

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