Comparison

Fromly vs GlassPane

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

Head to head
About

Fromly

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Fromly is your second brain with chat: write notes and tasks, and talk to an AI that actually knows them — because it can read and edit them for you. • Chat with memory: every note, task or document has its own AI conversation. It remembers the context and picks up right where you left off. • AI that really edits: ask it to add a paragraph, summarize a document, or pull tasks out of a note — and it does it directly, not just tells you about it. • Agenda & tasks: plan your day, week and month, with recurring tasks and reminders. • Contexts: group notes and tasks by project or area of your life, each with its own memory. • Agents: automate the processes you repeat. • Real-time sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac and web. Free to start. Pro unlocks unlimited AI. Your notes are yours: private and exportable any time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

GlassPane

A distraction-free scratchpad for capturing thoughts, notes, and ideas. Customize your writing experience with various fonts, backgrounds, and colors. Syncs seamlessly across Apple devices and offers secure, private note-taking.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free writing interface
  • 140+ font options
  • Customizable backgrounds and colors
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • Export as image, PDF, or plain text
  • Biometric note locking (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Adjustable layout and display options
Features
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GlassPane is a distraction-free scratch pad that keeps your thoughts in one place, synced across all your Apple devices via iCloud. WRITE WITHOUT DISTRACTIONS Open the app and start typing. Your note saves automatically — no files to manage, no folders to organize, no clutter. Just a clean space for your words. MAKE IT YOURS Choose from 140+ fonts — serif, sans-serif, monospace, and rounded styles. Pick from 9 handcrafted backgrounds like Chalkboard, Linen, Night Sky, and Watercolor Wash, or upload your own image. Customize text and background colors with preset palettes or hex codes. SYNCED VIA ICLOUD Your note follows you across iPhone and iPad, updating automatically through iCloud. Toggle sync on or off anytime — your data stays under your control. SHARE YOUR WORDS Export your note as a beautifully styled image, a formatted PDF, or plain text. One tap opens the share sheet to send via Mail, Messages, AirDrop, or any app. PRIVACY FIRST Lock your note with Face ID or Touch ID. No account required, no sign-up, no data leaves your device unless you choose iCloud sync. Your words are yours alone. FINE-TUNE YOUR LAYOUT Adjust font size and line spacing. Toggle line numbers, visual stripes, and word count on or off. Every detail adapts to how you prefer to write. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Fromly3 screens
GlassPane4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Fromly at 18.6 against GlassPane's 26.2. 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. Fromly sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month and GlassPane sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Fromly versus GlassPane: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFromlyGlassPane
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB105 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperAlberto LezaunLife Utility Apps, LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Fromly

Subscriptions2
  • Fromly Pro Monthly$6.001 Month
  • Fromly Pro Yearly$45.001 Year
One-time2
  • 5M AI tokens$4.00
  • Fromly Lifetime$129.00
2 purchases

GlassPane

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$14.99

Questions

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

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