Comparison

Noteora vs Recall

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

Head to head
About

Noteora

Features
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One app for everything you write — type it or handwrite it, and it always looks exactly like the real page. Rich formatting, endless organization, PIN-protected privacy, and PDF exports that match your notes pixel for pixel. WRITE YOUR WAY Choose typed notes with full rich-text formatting, or switch to a natural, pressure-sensitive pen for handwriting and sketching. Mix both inside the same note collection — Noteora adapts to however you think best. RICH TEXT EDITING • Bold, italic, underline, and strikethrough — freely combined • Four heading levels for real document structure • Bullet lists, numbered lists, and checklists • Block quotes and code blocks • Clickable links • Custom text color and highlight color • Nine font families to match your style • Left, center, right, and justified alignment • Insert, drag, resize, and rotate images anywhere on the page HANDWRITING & SKETCHING • Smooth, pressure-sensitive pen strokes that feel natural • Seven page templates: blank, lined, narrow ruled, wide ruled, grid, dotted, and Cornell notes • Portrait or landscape page orientation • Multi-page canvases for long-form handwritten notes PAGES THAT WORK LIKE A REAL DOCUMENT Long notes automatically flow onto new pages as you type, just like a word processor. Switch between continuous scroll and a two-page book view, pinch to zoom in on detail, and trust that what you see on screen is exactly what you get when you export — every margin, every line break, every list. STAY ORGANIZED • Nested folders to structure notes any way you like • Pin your most-used folders to the top • Favorite the notes you return to often • Tag notes and filter your whole library by tag • Fast full-text search across titles and content • Sort by date modified, date created, title, or deadline NEVER MISS A DEADLINE Attach reminders and due dates to any note, and keep track of what needs your attention. YOUR NOTES, YOUR PRIVACY Lock any individual note or folder with its own PIN, with an optional hint if you forget it. Noteora stores everything locally on your device — no account, no sign-up, no cloud sync, and nothing ever leaves your phone. Your notes are yours alone. MAKE IT YOURS • Light, dark, and system-matched themes • A full color palette for text and highlights • Adjustable zoom for comfortable reading and writing at any size EXPORT & SHARE Export any note — typed or handwritten — as a pixel-perfect PDF that looks exactly like it does in the app, or as a plain text file. Choose to export an entire note or just the pages you select, then share instantly through your device's native share sheet. Whether you're taking lecture notes, planning your week, sketching an idea, or keeping a private journal, Noteora gives typed and handwritten notes the same care — organized, protected, and export-ready whenever you need them. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Recall

This app helps you learn and retain information using spaced repetition flashcards. It supports offline study, private cloud syncing, and importing from other popular flashcard formats.

Highlights
  • FSRS spaced repetition algorithm
  • Offline study support
  • Private CloudKit sync
  • Native Anki import
  • Selective deck syncing
  • Local-first architecture
Features
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A flashcard app using the FSRS algorithm. Features offline support, private CloudKit sync, and native Anki imports. App Store Description Recall is a local-first (on Mac) spaced repetition flashcard app built for privacy, and efficiency. It uses a custom SQLite backend and the Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler (FSRS) to manage your reviews. Core Features: Anki Import: Natively imports Anki .apkg files. Preserves your existing media, cloze deletions, and Image Occlusion masks. (When exporting your Anki file check - Support older Anki versions; otherwise it will not import to Recall). Local-First Architecture: The app runs entirely from a local database. It does not require an active internet connection to study, search, or edit cards. Advanced Scheduling: Uses the FSRS algorithm to calculate review intervals, minimizing daily workload while maintaining retention. Private CloudKit Sync: Syncs via your personal iCloud account using Advanced Data Protection. Your data and media are encrypted before leaving your device. Selective Sync: Choose which decks sync to iCloud and which stay local, saving storage space on your iPhone for large, media-heavy decks. Standalone Mode: Can be used completely offline with sync permanently disabled.

Screenshots

Noteora4 screens
Recall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Noteora at 13.0 against Recall's 18.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Noteora versus Recall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteoraRecall
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPerfectAiStudioKedarnath Malapati

In-app purchases

None

Noteora

No in-app purchases

None

Recall

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Noteora free?
Noteora is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Recall free?
Recall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Noteora or Recall have ads?
Neither Noteora nor Recall shows ads.

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