JotNotes vs MovoNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JotNotes
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JotNotes is an encrypted notebook with multiple separate spaces. Type a passphrase and it opens the notes space that belongs to that passphrase. Type a different one and you get a completely separate space — neither can see the other's contents. • No account, no sign-in, no network • Everything is stored AES-encrypted on your own device • There is no "wrong password" state — any phrase opens its own space • No list of spaces, and no count of how many you have Because a space you cannot open looks exactly like a space that was never created, you can hand your phone to someone and just open it with the phrase you use every day. PRIVACY BY DESIGN • Note content never shows up in the app switcher preview • Anything you copied is cleared from the clipboard when you lock or leave the app ALSO • Drag to reorder notes, one-tap copy • Fully offline. No data collection, no accounts, no ads, no tracking Please note: if you forget a passphrase, that space cannot be opened again — there is deliberately no recovery. Deleting the app or resetting your device erases the contents of every space.
MovoNote
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MovoNote is a simple, local-first note-taking app for ideas, work notes, study notes, memos, and everyday writing. Your notes are stored locally first, so you can continue reading and editing them even when you are offline. Connect your supported devices to keep your notes available across your phone and computer. Write anytime Capture ideas, work notes, study material, reminders, and everyday thoughts whenever you need them. Organize with folders Keep work, study, personal notes, and projects separated with folders so your growing collection stays easy to manage. Find notes quickly Search your saved notes and keep important content easy to reach with favorites and pinned notes. Work offline MovoNote is built around local storage. You can continue creating, reading, and editing notes without a constant internet connection. Sync across devices Connect your supported devices and sync your notes between your phone and computer. Write on one device and continue on another. Simple device connection Use a QR code or pairing code to connect supported devices and set up synchronization between them. MovoNote keeps note-taking simple: Write when an idea appears. Find it when you need it. Continue on another device.
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Verdict
JotNotes and MovoNote are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
JotNotes ships an update weekly, MovoNote every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JotNotes | MovoNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KANG-CHIH HSU | 长沙年余信息科技有限公司 |
In-app purchases
JotNotes
No in-app purchases
MovoNote
No in-app purchases








