Comparison

GlassPane vs Notes · KurtApps

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

Head to head
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/

About

Notes · KurtApps

Features
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Capture your ideas, to-do lists, and important notes in seconds. Type or use your voice to create notes instantly. Everything is saved automatically as you write or speak, so you never have to worry about pressing a save button. No account or sign-up is required. Your notes stay on your device, giving you a simple and private note-taking experience. Voice-to-text requires an internet connection for speech recognition. Features • Create text notes instantly with a single tap. • Create voice notes and watch your words appear as you speak. • Automatic saving while typing or dictating. • Find any note instantly with live search. • Pin important notes to keep them at the top. • Organize your notes with drag-and-drop reordering. • Change note colors with a simple swipe. • Export any note as a PDF or Word document. • Share notes using Mail, Messages, AirDrop, Files, and other apps. • Use Home Screen widgets to quickly create notes, start voice notes, or open your existing notes. • Widgets stay automatically synced with your latest changes. • Choose between Light, Dark, or System appearance. • Available in 34 languages, including full right-to-left support for Arabic, Hebrew, and Urdu. Premium Upgrade to Premium for an uninterrupted note-taking experience. • Remove all banner ads. • Choose between a Yearly subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase. • Restore previous purchases at any time. • View your Premium status, purchase information, and subscription details directly in the app. Privacy • No account required. • Your notes are stored locally on your device. • Voice audio is processed for speech recognition and is never saved as an audio recording. Privacy Policy: https://kurtapps.com/apps/notes/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GlassPane4 screens
Notes · KurtApps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: GlassPane at none against Notes · KurtApps's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. GlassPane sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Notes · KurtApps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
GlassPane versus Notes · KurtApps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlassPaneNotes · KurtApps
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.2 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB10 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperLife Utility Apps, LLCERKAN KURT

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GlassPane

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

Notes · KurtApps

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Yearly$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is GlassPane free?
GlassPane is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notes · KurtApps free?
Notes · KurtApps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GlassPane or Notes · KurtApps have ads?
Notes · KurtApps shows ads; GlassPane does not.

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