Comparison

Nokosu vs Acadenda

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

Head to head
About

Nokosu

Capture fleeting thoughts and inspirations on a clean, clutter-free interface. Organize notes effortlessly by stacking them into folders or using drag-and-drop. Unlock advanced features like favorites, nested folders, and custom themes with an optional Pro subscription.

Highlights
  • Fast idea capture
  • Stacking for automatic folder creation
  • Drag & drop organization
  • Customizable themes (Pro)
  • Favorites and nested folders (Pro)
  • iCloud sync (Pro)
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Nokosu is an app for instantly "keeping" memos, to-dos, camera photos, album images, and more. With its simple, effortless feel, you can jot down your thoughts just as they come. β–  Capture the moment One button in the bottom-right corner. Text, a photo you snap on the spot, or an image from your library β€” save it the instant it comes to mind. β–  Memos and to-dos Text you want to keep goes in a memo; things to get done go in a to-do. Both are just as quick to save the moment they come to mind β€” and you can switch between memo and to-do anytime. β–  Stack to organize Just stack one memo onto another and a new folder is created automatically. Things tidy themselves with a simple touch. β–  Drag & drop, freely Move memos and folders anywhere with drag & drop. Reorder them, move them in and out of folders β€” everything just as you like. β–  Look back on the calendar You can browse your memos on a calendar, by the date they were created. β–  iCloud sync Sync your memos in real time across devices signed in with the same Apple Account, including Nokosu for Mac. β–  Bookmarks Bookmark important memos and call them up anytime from the Bookmarks list. ― Nokosu Pro ― A monthly plan that bundles features for keeping things even more conveniently. β–  Nested folders The free version lets you create folders at the top level only; with Pro, you can also create folders on deeper levels. β–  Locked Folder Lock sensitive memos, images, and folders with Face ID. Nothing in the Locked Folder appears on Home, in search, or in any list, and you can move existing memos, images, and folders into it. β–  Full history in Memos & Images On the Memos and Images pages, look back at memos and images older than one month. β–  All themes available In addition to the default Light theme, dress up the app with Dark, Beige, Navy, and White. β–  Customize how folders look Set a color and an icon for each folder. The free version comes with the basic colors, and Pro unlocks every color and every icon. β–  Quick input The keyboard appears the moment you open the app, so you can start writing right away without tapping the input button. β–  Lock Screen widget Create a note or add a photo with a single tap from the Nokosu widget on your Lock Screen. β–  Control Center widget Create a note or add a photo with a single tap from the Nokosu widget in Control Center or on the Action button. β–  Save to Photos too When you capture a photo memo in the app, you can also copy the photo to your Photo Library. Terms of Use https://nokosu.app/en/terms/ Privacy Policy https://nokosu.app/en/privacy/

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Acadenda

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Acadenda is your companion for academic conferences. Plan your days, capture research ideas, and keep your academic connections together across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Bring your program into Acadenda β€’ Save a conference PDF, open or share the original anytime, and parse it when you are ready. β€’ Use an external AI app with the supplied prompt, then paste its JSON response back into Acadenda. β€’ Choose on-device parsing when Apple Intelligence is supported, enabled, and available. β€’ Import .acadenda or compatible JSON files, or paste JSON text and preview the program. β€’ Follow a program link supplied by an organizer to receive schedule updates. Plan your conference day β€’ Browse sessions, talks, speakers, and rooms in calendar and timeline views. β€’ Star the sessions and talks you want to attend, then see what is happening now, next, and later in Today. β€’ Explore recommendations based on your research interests, see why talks match, and refresh recommendations when needed. β€’ Follow researchers and find their talks in your recommendations. β€’ Set session reminders and keep your personal notes and stars when programs are updated. Capture research ideas β€’ Add text, photos, or voice recordings to talk and person notes. β€’ Keep track of questions to ask, research ideas, and points worth revisiting. β€’ Browse and search your notes in one place to make reviewing the conference easier. Keep academic connections together β€’ Organize researchers’ names, affiliations, and contact details. β€’ Follow researchers directly from the People list or their individual pages. β€’ Find people quickly with Following, With Notes, and To Contact filters. β€’ Create an academic card, choose what to share, and exchange it using a QR code or contact file. Useful before the conference and on stage β€’ Use the presentation timer and full-screen countdown board to chair sessions, rehearse talks, or keep presentations on time. β€’ Choose Light, Dark, or System appearance. β€’ Use the app in English or Traditional Chinese. β€’ Sync through your personal iCloud account across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. External AI services are used separately. Apple Intelligence features depend on device support, system settings, and model availability.

Screenshots

Nokosu4 screens
Acadenda4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Nokosu sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Acadenda sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nokosu ships an update weekly, Acadenda every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Nokosu versus Acadenda: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNokosuAcadenda
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews87.5% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumβ€”
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size29 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuto SasakiWei Chen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Nokosu

Subscriptions1
  • Nokosu Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
4 purchases

Acadenda

One-time4
  • Minor Revision$0.99
  • Major Revision$1.99
  • Conditional Acceptance$4.99
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  • Desk Accept$9.99

Questions

Is Nokosu free?
Nokosu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Acadenda free?
Acadenda is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nokosu or Acadenda have ads?
Neither Nokosu nor Acadenda shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nokosu or Acadenda?
Nokosu ships an update weekly, and Acadenda every 3 days. Most recently, Nokosu was updated on October 18, 2026 and Acadenda on October 13, 2026.

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