Comparison

Note1 vs CustosNotes

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

Head to head
About

Note1

Features
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Note1 keeps one note in front of you. No folders. No lists. No endless scrolling. You open the app and your note is already there, ready to edit. PIN IT WHERE YOU LOOK Pin a note to your Lock Screen and the Dynamic Island. A phone number you just heard, a parking spot, a shopping list, the thing you must not forget today. Glance at your phone and it is there. THREE NOTES, ONE SWIPE APART Swipe left and right to move between your notes. Each one can be pinned on its own, so you can keep today's errand on the Lock Screen while the other notes wait. HOME SCREEN WIDGET Put your note on the Home Screen. Choose which note each widget shows, place several, and tap one to jump straight to that note. MADE TO STAY OUT OF THE WAY - Opens straight into your note - Adjustable text size and alignment - Minimal display option for the Dynamic Island so a glance does not reveal everything - Works offline. No account, no sign-up YOUR NOTES STAY YOURS Notes are stored on your device. We have no servers and cannot read what you write. FREE AND PRO The first note is free, forever. Note1 Pro unlocks all three notes for a monthly subscription. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cofounder.co.kr/note1/privacy

About

CustosNotes

This app keeps your important notes visible at the top of your screen, in the Dynamic Island, on your Lock Screen, or in the status bar. It allows for quick voice input and easy pinning until you're done with the task.

Highlights
  • Pin notes to Dynamic Island
  • Display notes on Lock Screen
  • Voice-to-text input
  • Set reminders by time
  • Type notes manually
  • Dark mode support
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Most notes apps give you a list. Lists are where things go to be forgotten. CustosNotes keeps the note where you cannot miss it: the top of your screen. Hold the circle, say the thing, let go. Then tap once and that note stays pinned — in the Dynamic Island, on your Lock Screen, in your status bar — until you decide it is done. HOW IT WORKS • Hold the circle and speak. One button, no menus, no cursor to find. • Your phone's own recogniser writes it down, in your language. • Let go and the note lands. It starts switched off; you choose which ones earn a spot up top. WHERE IT STAYS • Dynamic Island — the mark and the time, beside the camera (iPhone 14 Pro and later). • Lock Screen — the whole note, readable without unlocking. • Live Activities & Status Bar — pinned notifications and status updates that stay visible until you dismiss them. REMINDERS, WITHOUT THE CEREMONY Tap the clock, spin the dial, done. It saves as you turn. No date to pick — a time that has already passed means tomorrow — and nothing to confirm. ALSO • Type instead of speaking, for when you cannot talk. • English and Spanish, app and mic together. • Dark mode that follows your phone. • No account, no sign-up, no server. Your notes live on your phone. CustosNotes does one thing. It makes sure you do not forget it and your data does not get out of your device.

Screenshots

Note14 screens
CustosNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CustosNotes at none against Note1's 1. CustosNotes also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Note1 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. CustosNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Note1 ships an update every 2 weeks, CustosNotes every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Note1 versus CustosNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNote1CustosNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHosung HwangJuan Martin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Note1

Subscriptions1
  • Note1 Pro$0.991 Month
None

CustosNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Note1 free?
Note1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CustosNotes free?
CustosNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Note1 or CustosNotes have ads?
Neither Note1 nor CustosNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Note1 or CustosNotes?
Note1 ships an update every 2 weeks, and CustosNotes every 3 days. Most recently, Note1 was updated on October 6, 2026 and CustosNotes on October 2, 2026.

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