Comparison

Inkdale vs Noteback

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

Head to head
About

Inkdale

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Private, encrypted notes that can answer your questions, right on your iPhone. Inkdale keeps your notes yours: encrypted on your device, synced through a cloud folder you already own, and never seen by us. No account, no subscription, no servers. ASK YOUR NOTES Type a question in plain English and get an answer drawn from your own notes, powered by Apple's on-device AI. Nothing is uploaded. The model runs entirely on your iPhone. (Requires iPhone 15 Pro or later.) PRIVATE BY DESIGN • AES-256 encryption on your device, unlocked with Face ID or your password. Only you hold the key. • No account, no sign-up, no servers. Nothing of yours on our machines, because there are none. • Lock the whole vault, a folder, or a single note behind Face ID. YOUR NOTES, YOUR CLOUD • Sync through iCloud, Dropbox, or any folder you already use. • Encrypted files you own. Move them or walk away anytime. No lock-in. A QUIET PLACE TO WRITE • A fast, clean editor: checklists, folders, photos, Markdown. • Quick to open, quick to write, out of your way. Free on iPhone. The full writing studio, with note summaries and more, lives on the Mac as Inkdale for Mac.

About

Noteback

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Noteback is a private journal for everything worth keeping: your notes, your thoughts, your favorite quotes. The idea is simple. You capture something in seconds, and Noteback sends it back to you later — on a rhythm you choose. A morning spark, an evening reflection: your inspiration returns right when you need it. FEATURES • Jot things down instantly — no folders, no friction • Find everything in your Collection • Custom reminders: every day, or only the days you pick • Notifications that resurface your past entries • Light and dark mode, English and French FREE AND UNLIMITED • Free: save everything + 1 scheduled reminder • Unlimited: unlimited reminders and quote packs Your data stays private. Sign in with email, Google or Apple. — Noteback Unlimited is an auto-renewable subscription. • Monthly: €0.99/mo — Annual: €9.99/yr Payment is charged to your Apple account at confirmation. It renews unless cancelled at least 24h before the period ends. Manage it in your account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://api.thawtback.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://thawtback-production.up.railway.app/terms

Screenshots

Inkdale4 screens
Noteback4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Inkdale at none against Noteback's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Noteback sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Inkdale asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inkdale ships an update every 6 days, Noteback every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Inkdale versus Noteback: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInkdaleNoteback
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJatin ShahROMAIN PIGNOUX - BERTANDEA

In-app purchases

None

Inkdale

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Noteback

One-time1
  • Unlimited$4.99

Questions

Is Inkdale free?
Inkdale is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Noteback free?
Noteback is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Inkdale or Noteback have ads?
Neither Inkdale nor Noteback shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Inkdale or Noteback?
Inkdale ships an update every 6 days, and Noteback every 4 days. Most recently, Inkdale was updated on October 13, 2026 and Noteback on October 13, 2026.

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