Comparison

Ashnote vs Yoko Timeline

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

Head to head
About

Ashnote

Features
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ASHnote is a local-first markdown notes and journaling app for personal use. All notes are saved directly on your device as plain text files. No account is required, and no data is sent to any server unless you choose to set up iCloud or Git sync. Key features - Markdown editor with slash commands and a formatting toolbar - Folder structure with custom emoji icons - Calendar and journal views for daily note organization - Mood and weather icons for journaling - Tags and favorites for quick filtering - Pin important notes to the top - Full-text search - Optional iCloud sync to keep notes across Apple devices - Optional Git sync to back up notes to a Git repository - Fully offline capable Privacy-first You can use ASHnote without logging in. Unless you explicitly enable iCloud or Git sync, no data is transmitted to our servers. ASHnote offers all core note-taking features for free, with an optional auto-renewable premium subscription that unlocks additional features. ASHnote Premium (Auto-Renewable Subscription) - Monthly: US$2.99/month - Yearly: US$24.99/year Premium subscription includes: - Version history - Sticky notes - Multiple vaults - Export and sharing (PDF, HTML, ZIP) - AI assistant Payment will be charged to your Apple account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://note.sunteq.net/terms Privacy Policy: https://note.sunteq.net/privacy

About

Yoko Timeline

Features
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【Horizontal Timeline Calendar】 See 7 days before to 7 days after at a glance. Scroll vertically and horizontally for a clear view of your schedule. ■ Features ・All-day / Timed / Reminders in a horizontal timeline. Overlapping events auto-stack in lanes ・Customizable lane order (drag to reorder in Settings) ・Uses your calendar's original colors. Reminders color-coded: Past=Red / Today=Yellow / Future=Blue / Completed=Gray ・All-day bar stays from 00:00, today's title starts from red line (now) for clarity ■ Reminder Actions ・Tap to toggle complete/incomplete ・Swipe right to edit, left to delete, long press for detail ・Context menu supported with haptic feedback ■ Use as Perpetual Wall Calendar ・"Follow Current Time" keeps red line centered, auto-scrolls every minute ・"Perpetual Calendar Mode" auto-returns to today at midnight and when returning from background ・Auto-refresh every 5 min via iCloud with same Apple ID ・Perfect for old iPhone/iPad as always-on wall calendar ※ Set iOS Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock > Never ■ More ・No ads in Presentation Mode ・Toggle visible calendars ・Undo support ・Move day, go to today, refresh

Screenshots

Ashnote4 screens
Yoko Timeline3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Yoko Timeline at none against Ashnote's 2. Yoko Timeline also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). Ashnote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (5 vs 2). On price 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. Ashnote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Yoko Timeline asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ashnote ships an update every 4 days, Yoko Timeline daily. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 1 level
Ashnote versus Yoko Timeline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAshnoteYoko Timeline
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSanghoon Ahnkatsuyasu sakita

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Ashnote

Subscriptions2
  • ASHnote Premium$2.991 Month
  • ASHnote Premium (Yearly)$24.991 Year
None

Yoko Timeline

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ashnote free?
Ashnote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yoko Timeline free?
Yoko Timeline is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ashnote or Yoko Timeline have ads?
Yoko Timeline shows ads; Ashnote does not.
Which is updated more often, Ashnote or Yoko Timeline?
Ashnote ships an update every 4 days, and Yoko Timeline daily. Most recently, Ashnote was updated on October 25, 2026 and Yoko Timeline on October 25, 2026.

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