# Catalyst vs NoteScreen

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoteScreen at none against Catalyst's 2. Catalyst's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Catalyst sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. NoteScreen asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Catalyst against 5.0 for NoteScreen. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Catalyst | NoteScreen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalyst-ai-goal-planner/id6763444673/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notescreen-lock-screen-notes/id6798811478/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alana Spencer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874386788) | [Sameer Bhutani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773434301) |

## What reviewers say

### Catalyst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalyst-ai-goal-planner/id6763444673)

This AI coach proactively checks in on your goals and projects, remembering past conversations to offer personalized guidance. It helps cut through overwhelm by turning scattered thoughts into actionable priorities through voice interaction.

**Highlights:** Proactive AI check-ins, Voice-first interaction, Memory of past conversations, Goal and project prioritization, Pattern recognition, Personalized coaching strategies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Catalyst Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Catalyst Premium Yearly | $119.99 | per year |


### NoteScreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notescreen-lock-screen-notes/id6798811478)

This app displays your notes directly on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, ensuring you never miss important reminders. It offers simple scheduling and widget support for constant visibility, all while maintaining complete privacy.

**Highlights:** Lock Screen Live Activities, Dynamic Island integration, Scheduled note rotation, Always-on note mode, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Up to 10 notes, 80 characters each

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Catalyst free?

Catalyst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NoteScreen free?

NoteScreen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Catalyst or NoteScreen?

Catalyst and NoteScreen are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Catalyst or NoteScreen have ads?

Neither Catalyst nor NoteScreen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Catalyst or NoteScreen?

Catalyst ships an update every 2 weeks, and NoteScreen every 2 weeks. Most recently, Catalyst was updated on October 31, 2026 and NoteScreen on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*