Pinote vs TikThat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Pinote
Quickly jot down a single line reminder that appears directly on your lock screen. No need to open an app; your note is visible every time you unlock your device. Syncs seamlessly across Apple devices via iCloud.
- Lock screen sticky notes
- Live Activity display
- iCloud sync
- No app opening required
- One-line reminders
- Cross-device support
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Your next task. On your Lock Screen. A parcel to return before you leave. A question to ask at your next meeting. Write it in Pinote and pin it, so you can see your next task without opening the app. ⢠Notes and checklists Write freely, then focus on the next item in your checklist. ⢠Pin now or schedule a time Pin a note from the editor or choose when it should appear automatically. Lock Screen availability and updates depend on system settings and device conditions. ⢠Continue across devices Use iCloud to keep your notes across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. Each device displays notes in its own way. ⢠Recover deleted notes Recently Deleted keeps copies on this device for 30 days. After restoring a note, you can turn its pin and automatic schedule back on yourself. ⢠Keep a file backup Export a Pinote JSON backup and import it later without overwriting existing notes. Export as text to read your notes in other apps. Recently Deleted is stored separately on each device. No separate Pinote account is required. Cross-device sync uses iCloud. No ads appear on your Lock Screen.
TikThat
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TikThat is a fast, delightful checklist app that keeps your lists private and in sync Make a list for anything, tick it off with a tap, and let it sync across your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch through your own iCloud. SIMPLE, SATISFYING LISTS ⢠Create unlimited lists: groceries, packing, projects, the week ahead ⢠Tap to tick, with playful animations, haptics, and a little confetti when you finish ⢠Pin the lists that matter to the top ⢠Share any list with family or friends over iCloud and edit together ⢠"While you were away" shows what changed since you last looked REMINDERS THAT ACTUALLY REMIND YOU ⢠Set a reminder on any item ⢠"Nag me" keeps nudging overdue items: every 6 hours, day, week, or month, until you tick them off LITTLE THINGS THAT ADD UP ⢠Type "eggs x4" and we save the quantity automatically ⢠Paste a link and open it in one tap from the row ⢠Add a note to any item ⢠Done items tidy themselves away after a day, a week, or never ā your call ⢠Drag to reorder, swipe to delete, swipe to set a reminder WIDGETS & WATCH ⢠Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets in every size ⢠Tick items right from a widget, or tap to jump straight into the list ⢠A native Apple Watch app and complications MAKE IT YOURS ⢠Colorful or Minimal themes ⢠Eight app icons: four to start, four to earn by using the app ⢠Add to lists hands-free with Siri ⢠Import your existing Apple Reminders in one tap PRIVATE BY DESIGN No tracking. No ads. No data harvesting. Your lists sync through your personal iCloud. We NEVER see them. Suggestions stay on your device. Contact photos, if you turn them on, never leave your phone. No account required, ever. This app was made for those of you who need help you get stuff done! We don't track you, we don't touch your data, we only want to help you TickThat list! Sounds too good to be true? It is! Make a list. Tick it. TikThat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TikThat at none against Pinote's shown. Pinote's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pinote ships an update every 5 days, TikThat every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pinote | TikThat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | ā |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days ā better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | ā |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OKMIN LEE | Giovanni Fernando |
In-app purchases
Pinote
No in-app purchases
TikThat
No in-app purchases








