NearNotes vs iSlip
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NearNotes
This app allows you to set reminders tied to specific locations. Receive alerts when you arrive at or leave a chosen place, with options to manage reminders directly from notifications. It prioritizes privacy and battery efficiency.
- Location-based reminders
- Smart location alerts
- Fast place selection
- Actionable notifications
- Lock screen radar
- Private iCloud sync
- Battery-efficient operation
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Remember it where it matters. NearNotes is a private, location-first reminder app that connects reminders to real places. Create a reminder, choose a location, and receive an alert when you arrive or leave. NEARBY REMINDERS See active reminders ordered by distance, so you immediately know what matters around you. FAST PLACE SELECTION Find places using Apple Maps search, pick directly on the map, use saved places, or paste links from Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Waze. SMART LOCATION ALERTS Choose a specific place or, for supported categories, ask NearNotes to remind you at another nearby similar place. USEFUL ACTIONS Complete, archive, resume, snooze, navigate, or wait for the original place directly from the app and supported notifications. LOCK SCREEN RADAR Show a selected reminder on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, with distance updates while NearNotes is active. SAVED PLACES Save Home, Work, or any custom place for faster reminder creation. PRIVATE ICLOUD SYNC Reminders and saved places use local-first storage and synchronize through your private iCloud database across your devices. BATTERY-EFFICIENT NearNotes uses Apple’s region-monitoring technology instead of continuously running GPS in the background. PRIVACY FIRST • No separate NearNotes account • No advertising • No cross-app tracking • No continuous location history • Anonymous diagnostics are off by default NearNotes works on iPhone and iPad and includes actionable notifications, quiet hours, adjustable reminder radius, widgets, and private iCloud synchronization.
iSlip
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Never lose a temporary memory again. Whether it's a parking spot, laundry token, queue number, pickup receipt, locker code, or valet ticket, iSlip keeps it safe only for as long as you need it. Take a photo or enter a number in seconds. iSlip intelligently organizes your temporary memories and automatically removes them when they expire, so your gallery and notes stay clutter-free. Designed for speed, simplicity, and privacy. Perfect for • Parking locations • Parking pillar numbers • Laundry tokens • Dry cleaning receipts • Queue tickets • Restaurant waiting numbers • Parcel pickup codes • Locker numbers • Valet tickets • Visitor passes • Temporary notes • Event seat numbers • Shopping collection receipts • Rental equipment • Gym lockers • Bicycle parking • Airport parking • Hotel room reminders • Temporary passwords • Any short-term information Smart Features • Save photos or numbers • Intelligent OCR text recognition • Automatic token detection • Smart expiration suggestions • Countdown timers • Auto delete expired items • Expiry reminders • Search memories instantly • Favorites and pinning • QR & barcode support • Location support • Dark Mode • Home Screen Widgets • Offline-first experience • Fast and lightweight • Beautiful modern interface Privacy First Your memories stay on your device. No account required. No unnecessary permissions. Cloud sync is optional. Why iSlip? Most notes apps are built for information you want forever. iSlip is built for information you only need today. Save it now. Forget it later. What's New We're excited to introduce iSlip! • Save temporary photos and numbers • Smart OCR detection • Automatic expiry • Auto delete expired memories • Beautiful modern interface • Faster than traditional notes apps More intelligent features coming soon!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NearNotes at Free against iSlip's $5.99. iSlip's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
NearNotes is free to download; iSlip costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | NearNotes | iSlip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $5.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mosaab Yassir Lafrimi | Ram Tulugu |
In-app purchases
NearNotes
No in-app purchases
iSlip
No in-app purchases









