Comparison

Jott vs Box

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

Head to head
About

Jott

Capture thoughts quickly on your iPhone and have them instantly available on your Mac. This app syncs notes seamlessly via iCloud, offering a clean interface and full-text search. Unlock all features with a one-time purchase that works across both platforms.

Highlights
  • Instant iCloud sync
  • Quick note capture
  • Clean interface
  • Full-text search
  • Cross-platform purchase
Features
Read full description

Your Jott notes, on your iPhone. Capture a quick thought on the go, then pick up where you left off on your Mac. Jott for iOS keeps everything in sync via iCloud so your notes are always with you — no setup, no accounts, no effort. — YOUR MAC NOTES, IN YOUR POCKET — Every note you write on your Mac appears instantly on your iPhone. Open Jott on iOS and it's all there — exactly as you left it. — QUICK CAPTURE ON THE GO — Sometimes your Mac isn't nearby. Jott on iOS lets you capture a thought fast and find it waiting on your Mac when you sit back down. — CLEAN AND SIMPLE — Browse, search, and read your notes in a clean interface that stays out of the way. Full-text search so nothing gets lost. — ONE PURCHASE, BOTH PLATFORMS — Jott Pro unlocks once and works everywhere. Pay on either platform, get it on both. Jott for Mac is where the magic happens. Jott for iPhone makes sure it's always with you.

About

Box

Features
Read full description

Capture it first. AI sorts it. Don't think. Just drop it in. Notes go to Note. To-dos go to Do. Groceries go to Buy. All on your device. Box is a native app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. ■ AI SORT (Apple Intelligence) Everything you add from the input bar or a shortcut is sorted automatically into Notes, To-dos, and your shopping list. ・Groceries are split into separate items in Buy ・Tasks with a date go to Do ・Notes that run several lines go to Note ・Ideas and links stay in Box Not quite right? Send it back to Box with one tap. Turn off AI SORT in the input bar to keep things in Box. Type "Add a project called Garden" to create a project or a Do list. Sorting happens entirely on your device. Nothing you write is sent anywhere. * AI SORT requires a device that supports Apple Intelligence. ■ Box, Note, Do ・Box Save thoughts, links, photos, and files. AI SORT does the sorting. ・Note For anything worth more than a line. Every edit is kept in history, so you can always go back. ・Do Today, List, and Buy are ready from the start. Add the lists you need as you go. Inside the app, Inbox is simply "Box" and ToDo is "Do." It's a tool you reach for every day, so the names stay light. ■ Made for the big screen on Mac Widen the window to see Box, Note, and Do in three columns. ⌘-click to show just the columns you want. ■ What it does ・iPhone, iPad, and Mac (native SwiftUI) ・Private sync over iCloud ・Quick save from the share sheet (iPhone, iPad) ・Quick save from anywhere (Mac / keyboard shortcut) ・Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets ・A focus timer with Live Activity ・Projects, tags, and attachments ・A Trash that keeps items for 30 days ■ Free to start The free version holds up to 10 items across Box, Note, and Do. Every feature is there to try, including AI SORT. Box Pro (one-time purchase) ・Unlimited items ・Change the app icon ・Includes Box Pro features added in the future There is no subscription. Buy it once, and it stays yours. ■ About your data Your data lives only in your own private iCloud. AI SORT runs entirely on your device, too. No account to create. No ads. No analytics. No tracking. Purchases are handled by Apple, so the developer never sees your data or payment details.

Screenshots

Jott3 screens
Box4 screens

Verdict

The call

Jott and Box are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Jott sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Jott versus Box: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJottBox
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarsha ChagantiBOX LLC (Japan)

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Jott

One-time1
  • Jott Pro$12.99
1 purchases

Box

One-time1
  • Hako Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Jott free?
Jott is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Box free?
Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Jott or Box have ads?
Neither Jott nor Box shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jott or Box?
Jott ships an update weekly, and Box weekly. Most recently, Jott was updated on October 8, 2026 and Box on October 23, 2026.

Other comparisons