Comparison

Gregor vs NaNote

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

Head to head
About

Gregor

Features
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Minimalist calendar-based notes and journaling app. Guiding principles: # Simplicity You pick a day on the calendar and add a note to that day. Basic usage is as simple as that. No clutter, no distractions, no ads. # Reliability Your notes are stored as plain markdown files in iCloud or on your own device. Edit them with your preferred apps, copy or sync them wherever you want, and keep access and control regardless of Gregor itself. # Polish Access information easily, edit markdown from a native UI, and use local AI features to easily search and summarize your notes.

About

NaNote

Features
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NaNote keeps the notes that matter close at hand — exactly when you need them. Create quick notes, reminders, tasks, ideas, or anything you don’t want to forget. Keep important notes visible on your Home Screen with widgets, or pin them to your Lock Screen with Live Activities for instant access. Need a note only at a specific time? Schedule it for a time range and NaNote can automatically surface it in your widget when it becomes relevant. You can also receive a notification when a scheduled note starts, so important things don’t quietly slip by. Create as many notes as you need, switch between them anytime, and decide which ones deserve your attention right now. NaNote is designed to stay simple: no complicated folders, no bloated productivity system, and no endless setup. Just lightweight notes that appear where and when they’re useful. Use NaNote for: * Daily priorities * To-do items * Shopping reminders * Motivational notes * Meeting details * Travel information * Temporary reminders * Anything you want to keep visible Your notes shouldn’t disappear inside an app. Keep them where you’ll actually see them. Privacy Policy: https://getnanote.app/privacy

Screenshots

Gregor4 screens
NaNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NaNote at daily against Gregor's every 4 days. NaNote also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gregor ships an update every 4 days, NaNote daily. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Gregor versus NaNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGregorNaNote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel MarquesErik Bogdn

In-app purchases

None

Gregor

No in-app purchases

None

NaNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gregor free?
Gregor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NaNote free?
NaNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gregor or NaNote have ads?
Neither Gregor nor NaNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gregor or NaNote?
Gregor ships an update every 4 days, and NaNote daily. Most recently, Gregor was updated on October 9, 2026 and NaNote on October 7, 2026.

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