Comparison

Note a Mess vs Nottr

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

Head to head
About

Note a Mess

Features
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Ever dump a messy stream of thoughts into your notes and wish something would just... sort it out? Note a Mess is built for exactly that. Paste in your chaotic mix of tasks, ideas, reminders, and random thoughts and let AI turn it into a clean, organized note in seconds. How it Works: Write or paste anything. Grocery list mixed with meeting notes mixed with half-formed ideas? Perfect. Tap Organize, and AI structures it into labeled sections with clear bullet points, keeping your original language (English, Turkish, or anything else). Category Colors: Tag your notes with colors for Work, Personal, Research, Ideas, or Finance. Filter by category from the sidebar in one tap. Pin & Lock: Pin important notes to the top. Lock sensitive notes behind Face ID, Touch ID, or a PIN, your content never leaves your device. Clean by Default: No ads. No accounts. No cloud. Everything stays on your phone. 14 Languages Supported: English, Turkish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, Korean.

About

Nottr

Features
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Focus on what truly matters: your thoughts. nottr is a beautifully designed, minimalist note-taking application built for modern thinkers, writers, and productivity enthusiasts. Without the clutter of traditional word processors, nottr offers a distraction-free markdown environment that feels perfectly native on your device. WHY YOU'LL LOVE NOTTR: • Distraction-Free Editor: A clean canvas to write down your ideas smoothly with a handy markdown shortcut toolbar. • Smart Organization: Just type hashtags like #draft or #journal anywhere in your notes, and nottr will automatically catalog them in the sidebar. • Rich Visuals: Insert images seamlessly from your photo library and view them inline. • Secure Trash: Accidentally deleted something? Keep your deleted notes safe in the Trash for 30 days. NOTTR PRO FEATURES (Optional Subscription): • Seamless iCloud Sync: Keep your notes perfectly synced and backed up across all your iOS devices. • Advanced Exports: Export your beautifully formatted notes as PDF or HTML files. • Support Indie Development: Help us keep building simple and elegant tools. Write freely, organize effortlessly. Welcome to nottr. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Note a Mess3 screens
Nottr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Note a Mess at none against Nottr's 2. Note a Mess also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Nottr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Note a Mess asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Note a Mess versus Nottr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNote a MessNottr
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALPER OEDENFerdi SAHIN

In-app purchases

None

Note a Mess

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Nottr

Subscriptions2
  • nottr PRO (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • nottr PRO (Yearly)14 Days trial$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Note a Mess free?
Note a Mess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nottr free?
Nottr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Note a Mess or Nottr have ads?
Neither Note a Mess nor Nottr shows ads.

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