9uicknote vs Playlyst
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
9uicknote
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9uicknote is a lightweight note app built for speed. Open it, start writing, and let the app handle saving and syncing in the background. It keeps the writing experience direct, calm, and focused, so your thoughts can keep moving. What you can do: - Create and edit Markdown notes. - Save automatically as you write. - Sync notes with the same account across mobile and web. - Search, sort, and filter your notes. - Keep notes private by default. - Publish selected notes and copy a public link. - Customize language, theme, background, font size, and line height. - Use Focus mode and Meditation mode on supported plans. 9uicknote is for quick capture, daily writing, rough drafts, checklists, ideas, and notes you want to keep close without opening a heavy workspace. Terms of Use: https://retrock.jp/terms
Playlyst
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■ This is for you if you want to: ■ - Focus on what you want to do, not just what you have to. - Dive deep into work, study, reading, or creative work at your own pace. - Bring your to-do list, habit tracker, and focus timer into one beautiful space. - Practice single-tasking—one thing at a time, with full attention. - Build positive routines through habit stacking. [ Play Your Day ] Playlyst is a to-do, habit, and focus app to help you craft your day and immerse yourself in the now. Line up what you want to do today like choosing your favorite songs, then hit "PLAY." Surrounded by soothing music, you fall naturally into focus—one task at a time. From what you want to do (reading, hobbies) to what you need to do (work, chores) and your daily routines, it's a calm, positive way to manage tasks at your own pace. ■ 3 Simple Steps to Design Your Day ■ Inbox: Toss in whatever comes to mind Articles to read later, movies for the weekend, an idea on your way home, your next trip. Drop it all into your Inbox and clear your head. Today: Curate your playlist for the day Pick from your Inbox and habits based on your mood, or add something on the spot. Design your own "playlist for today." Play: Immerse yourself Tap PLAY and a beautiful full-screen player opens. It shows only "what to do right now," so a mountain of tasks never rushes or distracts you. With comforting music, your focus time begins. ■ Mindful Features that Fit Your Life ■ Now Playing: One thing at a time Instead of a rushing countdown, we chose a gentle "count-up" that quietly records your focused time. Built-in music (Jukebox) helps you concentrate, and you can take a Break anytime—like brewing a cup of tea. Loop: Your routines, at your own rhythm Morning stretches, 15 minutes of reading before bed, a weekly yoga session—put your routines into "Loop." They softly appear on your list on the days you choose. Playlog: A small sense of accomplishment What you finished and the time you focused become a single, beautiful poster (Result). Add a "Word of the Day," look back in your calendar, or share it. Reviewing your day becomes something to look forward to. Widgets: A quick tap from your home screen Complete "what's now" with one tap from your home screen widget—no need to open the app. Your day's list stays in view, so you never lose sight of what matters. ■ A Sleek, Capable To-Do App ■ Beyond "playing," it works beautifully as a standard to-do app, with all the essentials: Subtasks & Notes: Break big tasks into steps; keep text and URLs tidy in notes. Link Cards: Paste a URL and it becomes a beautiful card with a thumbnail—your "read later" list, neatly organized. Recurring Tasks: Daily, weekly, monthly, or "every X days"—at your own pace. Natural Language: Type "shopping tomorrow" to set the due date instantly. Schedule: See dated plans together, sorted by date, including past ones. Customization: Set theme colors and background photos per list. From just getting things done, to playing your day. Why not play your day with Playlyst?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Playlyst at none against 9uicknote's 2. Playlyst also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. 9uicknote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Playlyst asks for nothing beyond the download.
9uicknote ships an update every 4 months, Playlyst every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 9uicknote | Playlyst |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Retrock Inc. | Studio Ink & Echo |
In-app purchases
9uicknote
- 9uicknote Plus$1.991 Month
- 9uicknote Premium$3.991 Month
Playlyst
No in-app purchases









