ZenLog vs PinNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ZenLog
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Tired of cluttered note apps? Meet ZenLog. ZenLog is a minimalist, timeline-based notes app designed for focus. No complex folders, no confusing menusβjust you and your thoughts. Why ZenLog? β’ Chat-Style Entry: Add notes as fast as sending a text. β’ Timeline View: See your life unfold in a beautiful, vertical stream. β’ Emoji Tags: Organize ideas, tasks, and memories with a single tap. β’ 100% Private: Your data stays on your device. No cloud, no tracking, no AI. β’ iOS Native Vibe: Experience smooth haptics, glassmorphism, and dark mode support. Perfect for quick logs, daily gratitude, or simple brain dumps. Start your Zen journey today.
PinNote
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PinNote turns your daily notes into Live Activities, right there on your Lock Screen, without unlocking your phone. Create a daily note in seconds. It appears instantly on your Lock Screen. Note: iPhone clears Lock Screen live activities after up to 8 hours. As long as you open PinNote at least every 8 hours, your notes refresh on their own and stay pinned for good. Nothing is ever lost. FEATURES β Inline editing directly in the list β Gesture-based: swipe to edit or delete, drag to reorder, pull to create β Custom colors, fonts, and text alignment β Up to 5 notes on your Lock Screen at once β Add a note directly from Control Center β one tap, anywhere HOW IT WORKS PinNote is for your daily notes, the quick things you want in sight all day. Each note is a Live Activity. Add a note β it pins to your Lock Screen. Done with it β swipe it away and it will appear as "done". Tick a note to switch it between to do and done. Only to dos show on your Lock Screen. Clear one from your Lock Screen and it's marked done automatically. FREE TRIAL Try every feature free for 7 days. After that, choose your plan: β One-time purchase: unlock forever, no recurring fees. β Monthly plan: low monthly subscription, cancel anytime. Made with love in Brussels, by Quentin HocdΓ©. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZenLog at none against PinNote's 2. ZenLog also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). 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
Both are free to download. PinNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. ZenLog asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | ZenLog | PinNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 18.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vasta Jean-Luc Gilbert | Quentin Hocde |
In-app purchases
ZenLog
No in-app purchases
PinNote
- PinNote Monthly$2.001 Month
- PinNote Lifetime$5.99









