Comparison

My Notes vs ZIG SIM

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

Head to head
About

My Notes

Access your HCL Notes applications like Mail, Calendar, and Contacts on your mobile device. It offers secure, encrypted data transfer and works seamlessly with your desktop client.

Highlights
  • HCL Notes app integration
  • Secure data encryption (AES, SSL)
  • Full-text search
  • Encrypted and signed messages
  • Cross-platform desktop support
  • Easy QR code connection
Features
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My Notes is designed to work with standard applications of HCL Notes (formerly IBM Notes and Lotus Notes). NOTE: My Notes Dekstop application should be always up and running on your workstation with HCL/IBM/Lotus Notes client installed. No server-side manipulations, configuration changes or applications templates modifications are needed to connect. Start working with My Notes with 3 easy steps: 1. Install My Notes Desktop on your computer from http://www.mynotesapp.com/download/ and setup connection to HCL/IBM/Lotus Notes; 2. Install the app on your mobile phone; 3. Launch the app and connect to Desktop by scanning QR code. - - - MAIN ADVANTAGES - - - * EASY INSTALLATION – no server-side manipulations, no IT staff involved, no administrative rights needed. All you need is your computer with IBM Notes installed and your phone; * MULTIPLE PLATFORMS SUPPORTED – My Notes Desktop is available for Linux, Mac OS X and Windows computers; * IBM NOTES APPLICATIONS SUPPORTED – Mail, Calendar, Contacts, Domino Directories, Notebook. Other applications, such as Discussion/Forum, Documents Library, TeamRoom, are coming soon; * WORKS IN ANY NETWORK – the app is switched automatically between direct connection when you are in local Wi-Fi network and our cloud service when you're connected over the Internet (paid subscription required); * SECURITY – neither data nor passwords are stored on our servers. Data is strongly encrypted with AES and SSL when transmitted between your desktop and your phone; * IBM NOTES SPECIFIC FEATURES – encrypted and signed messages support, follow-up flags, full-text search through all documents in databases, etc. - - - SUBSCRIPTION AND PRICING - - - When connected to a computer with My Notes Desktop directly, for instance, via local Wi-Fi network, you can use ALL FUNCTIONS of the application FOR FREE and ADS-FREE. To use My Notes via any available Internet connection, including cellular networks, public or private Wi-Fi hotspots, you need to purchase Pro Subscription to connect via our cloud internet-service. Please note that Pro Subscription is auto-renewing subscription. See details below: * Pro Subscription price is $1.99 per month or $19.99 per year. * Subscription payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of in-app purchase. * Subscription is renewed automatically unless you turn auto-renew off at least 24 hours before the end of current period. * Your account will be charged automatically to renew subscription within 24 hours prior to the end of current period. * Cancellation of the current subscription during the active subscription period is not allowed. * Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. * Our Privacy Policy: http://www.mynotesapp.com/privacy/ * Our Terms of Service: http://www.mynotesapp.com/terms/ Please see http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more details on managing your auto-renewing subscriptions. Note that we have no means to answer you if you try to get in touch using App Store reviews. Please contact us using support link below.

About

ZIG SIM

This app allows physical prototyping by sending smartphone sensor data to other devices via UDP socket communication. It enables verification of wearable devices and IoT without electronic kits. Supports various sensors and communication protocols.

Highlights
  • Smartphone sensor data transmission
  • UDP socket communication
  • Wearable device verification
  • IoT prototyping
  • Supports OSC and JSON messaging
  • Adjustable communication rates (1-60 FPS)
Features
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ZIG SIM is an application for physical prototyping.   Stream mobile device sensor data to your computer in real time over a network, and connect to creative tools like Max/MSP, TouchDesigner, Processing, and   Unity via OSC protocol — enabling interactive experiences and rapid prototyping.   Supported Sensors & Features   Acceleration / Gravity / Gyro / Quaternion / Compass / Pressure / GPS / 2D Touch / Touch Radius / 3D Touch / Beacon / Proximity Monitor / Mic Level / Remote Control   ---   Need more sensors and advanced features? Upgrade to ZIG SIM PRO, which adds NDI output, ARKit, image detection, NFC, Apple Pencil support, and more.   ZIG SIM PRO: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1481556614

Screenshots

My Notes4 screens
ZIG SIM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ZIG SIM at 88% against My Notes's 30%. ZIG SIM also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 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. My Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ZIG SIM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, ZIG SIM every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
My Notes versus ZIG SIM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy NotesZIG SIM
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInexika Inc.1-10, INC.

Customer experience

My Notes

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%

ZIG SIM

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

My Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Pro subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

ZIG SIM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Notes free?
My Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZIG SIM free?
ZIG SIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My Notes or ZIG SIM have ads?
Neither My Notes nor ZIG SIM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Notes or ZIG SIM?
My Notes ships an update every 5 weeks, and ZIG SIM every 9 days. Most recently, My Notes was updated on September 28, 2026 and ZIG SIM on October 10, 2026.

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