Comparison

JotBox vs Direct Shot

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

Head to head
About

JotBox

A fast, local-first scratchpad for quick notes, drafts, and lists. Offers rich text formatting, image attachments, and powerful search. Notes are private by default, with optional iCloud sync and backups.

Highlights
  • Rich text formatting
  • Image and camera capture
  • Full-text search and filters
  • Note locking and read-only mode
  • Export to multiple formats
  • Optional iCloud sync and backup
Features
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JotBox is a fast, local-first scratchpad for the notes that don't need a whole filing cabinet. Open the app and start writing. JotBox keeps a blank page ready, stores notes in a simple timeline, and adds just enough structure when you need it. Use JotBox to: - capture quick notes, measurements, reminders, drafts, and lists - format text with bold, italic, underline, colors, highlights, links, bullets, numbered lists, checkboxes, and indentation - add images from your photo library or pasteboard, with camera capture on iPhone and iPad - save text and links from the Share Sheet where supported - pin, reorder, and find notes with full-text search, snippets, filters, and highlights - lock individual notes locally with a JotBox privacy password and optional biometric unlock where available - mark reference notes read-only so they stay viewable without accidental edits - recover deleted notes from the Recycle Bin - export notes as text, Markdown, PDF, or a restorable backup file - optionally sync through your private iCloud account - optionally create iCloud Drive backup snapshots No account is required. Notes stay on your device unless you turn on Apple's private iCloud sync or iCloud Drive backup. JotBox includes a 7-day app-managed trial. After the trial, JotBox Pro is a one-time $3.99 unlock for editing, creating and managing notes, and rich attachments. Existing notes remain viewable, copyable, shareable, and exportable.

About

Direct Shot

Features
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Direct Shot is free to download. Skip the Camera Roll and send your photos and videos directly to the cloud folders you choose. iCloud is included at no cost, with Google Drive and Dropbox available as an optional upgrade. 
 Stay organized and shoot directly to the right place, every time. 
HOW IT WORKS • From the Direct Shot camera, select your destination and take your shot
 • Choose as many folder destinations as you want, across any connected service
 • Your media is automatically uploaded to the chosen folder — and never added to your Camera Roll 
 WHO IT'S FOR Direct Shot is perfect for anyone who wants to use their iPhone or iPad camera as an archiving or organizational tool, including:
 • Designers & Developers: Sketches, post-it notes, whiteboards, magazines
 • Teachers & Students: Assignments, notes, whiteboards, project elements 
• Business Travelers: Receipts, expenses, rental-car info, directions
 • Photographers & Videographers: Layouts, locations, lighting tests 
• Contractors & Plumbers: Receipts, wiring, replacement parts, specs
 • Insurance Adjusters: Accident photos, damage detail, claim information INCLUDES • iCloud is on us — Google Drive and Dropbox are available as an optional upgrade • Full camera controls: photo and video, multiple zoom levels, aspect ratios, rule-of-thirds grid, rear and front facing cameras, portrait and landscape, built-in timer, and flash • Home screen and lock screen widgets show your current destination and launch the camera in one tap
 • Photo and video format and file size settings tuned to your device's camera capabilities ------------------------------------------ Note: Direct Shot works even when offline — iCloud will upload the next time your connection is restored. Google Drive and Dropbox require an internet connection. Direct Shot needs access to your Camera and Microphone (for video) — make sure to grant access when prompted. ------------------------------------------ Support: Email: jeremybconn@gmail.com Web: directshot.net

Screenshots

JotBox4 screens
Direct Shot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: JotBox at 17.0 against Direct Shot's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. JotBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Direct Shot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
JotBox versus Direct Shot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJotBoxDirect Shot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel BragilevskyJeremy Conn

In-app purchases

1 purchases

JotBox

One-time1
  • JotBox Pro$3.99
1 purchases

Direct Shot

One-time1
  • Cloud Services$2.99

Questions

Is JotBox free?
JotBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Direct Shot free?
Direct Shot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JotBox or Direct Shot have ads?
Neither JotBox nor Direct Shot shows ads.

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