Comparison

BulletsNote vs Jotly

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

Head to head
About

BulletsNote

A lightweight note-taking application designed for creating and managing itemized lists. It offers intuitive features for adding, deleting, and sorting items and lists, with options for text manipulation and file import/export. Seamless iCloud synchronization ensures your notes are accessible across devices.

Highlights
  • Add, delete, and sort lists and items
  • Move items between lists
  • Cursor movement by swipe
  • Send notes via email (plain text/HTML)
  • Create lists from copied text
  • Read/write Reminders and CSV files
  • iCloud synchronization
Features
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This is a simple note app for itemization. The main functions: - Adding, delete, sorting lists. - Adding, delete, sorting items. And moving between lists. - Moving the text cursor by swipe when input. - Mail send by plain text / HTML format. - Make list by copied text. - Reading and writing of "Reminders". - Reading and writing of CSV file. - iCloud sync.

About

Jotly

A fast, private, and offline note-taking app with a clean, minimalist design. It allows for instant typing, easy organization, and customization without any ads or sign-ups. Perfect for quick notes, lists, or journal entries.

Highlights
  • Instant start typing
  • Minimalist design
  • Offline functionality
  • Private local storage
  • Easy search and organization
  • Customizable look
Features
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Jotly: Simple Notes is the fast, private, and offline way to take notes, jot ideas, and stay organized. No sign-ups. No ads. No clutter. Just a clean notepad designed for quick, distraction-free writing. Why You’ll Love Jotly: Instant Start: Open and start typing immediately — no menus, no loading screens. Minimal Design: A distraction-free writing space that keeps the focus on your words. Offline First: Works anywhere, even without internet. Perfect for quick notes on the go. Private Notebook: All notes are stored locally on your device — we never track or store your data. Easy Organization: Search, edit, and manage your notes effortlessly. Section Shortcuts: Each section becomes a shortcut for easy navigation, helping you find the right spot instantly. Customizable Look: Choose colors and styles to make the app yours. Whether you’re writing a to-do list, grocery list, journal entry, or meeting notes, Jotly makes note taking simple, fast, and private. Perfect for anyone who wants an easy notepad without extra clutter.

Screenshots

BulletsNote4 screens
Jotly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Jotly at Free against BulletsNote's $1.99. Jotly also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). BulletsNote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads 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

Jotly is free to download; BulletsNote costs $1.99 up front. Jotly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BulletsNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BulletsNote against 5.0 for Jotly. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of BulletsNote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Jotly's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BulletsNote ships an update every 3 weeks, Jotly every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
BulletsNote versus Jotly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBulletsNoteJotly
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKazuhiro SawamuraAloha Supplies LLC

Customer experience

BulletsNote

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral18.2%
Negative0.0%

Jotly

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BulletsNote

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Jotly

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is BulletsNote free?
BulletsNote costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jotly free?
Jotly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BulletsNote or Jotly?
BulletsNote and Jotly are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do BulletsNote or Jotly have ads?
Neither BulletsNote nor Jotly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BulletsNote or Jotly?
BulletsNote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Jotly every 5 days. Most recently, BulletsNote was updated on October 1, 2026 and Jotly on October 1, 2026.

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