Comparison

JotStay vs Don't Forget Notes

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

Head to head
About

JotStay

Features
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JotStay is the fastest way to put a note on your lock screen. Open the app, type your thought, tap Send — done. Your note instantly appears as a notification on your lock screen. No timers, no categories, no setup. Just type and go. Perfect for: • Reminders you need to see right now — "Take out the trash", "Call mom" • Quick thoughts you don't want to forget • Shopping lists, one item at a time • Anything you want front and center on your phone Every note is saved in your history. Tap any past note to send it again as a new notification. Swipe to delete what you no longer need. Key features: • Instant notifications — your note appears on the lock screen the moment you send it • Full history — every note is saved and ready to reuse • One-tap resend — tap any past note to send it again • Zero friction — the keyboard is ready the moment you open the app • Dark Mode support • No account required, no sign-up, no internet connection needed • Your notes stay on your device — nothing is collected or shared JotStay does one thing and does it well. No bloat, no distractions.

About

Don't Forget Notes

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Don't Forget Notes is a simple notepad for the things you want to keep in sight. A shopping list, the keys you need before leaving, or one thing to do today: put a note where you will see it without searching for the app. WRITE AND KEEP IT Notes save automatically as you type. Create several notes and find them with search. No account is needed, and writing, editing and reading notes work offline. READABLE STICKY NOTE WIDGETS Choose the note to display, one of three text sizes, and a white, yellow, gray or black background. Place the widget once. Later edits update that same note in the widget; move it on your screen only when you want a different position. UNDO AN ACCIDENTAL DELETION Restore deleted notes from Trash for 30 days. Widget updates may take time depending on your device and the operating system. NOTES ON THE LOCK SCREEN Add rectangular, circular or inline note widgets to the iPhone or iPad Lock Screen. These small widgets are best for short notes and the first few lines. Choose the position and note in your device's widget editor. YOUR NOTE TEXT STAYS ON YOUR DEVICE We do not send note text to our servers or advertising SDKs. A banner appears below the notes list, with no ads in the editor or widgets. The ad SDK may process identifiers, interactions and diagnostic data. Required advertising choices are provided in relevant regions. Anyone looking at your screen may read widget notes. Do not display passwords or other private information. Visibility while locked also follows your device's privacy settings. Uninstalling the app may erase notes. Contact: notes@dotnull.co.jp

Screenshots

JotStay2 screens
Don't Forget Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: JotStay at none against Don't Forget Notes's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
JotStay versus Don't Forget Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJotStayDon't Forget Notes
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJiri SyrovyDOTNULL Co.,Ltd

In-app purchases

None

JotStay

No in-app purchases

None

Don't Forget Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JotStay free?
JotStay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Don't Forget Notes free?
Don't Forget Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do JotStay or Don't Forget Notes have ads?
Don't Forget Notes shows ads; JotStay does not.

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