BulletsNote vs ThoughtRun
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
ThoughtRun
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Your best ideas often come when you’re moving. ThoughtRun helps you capture them instantly—hands-free and distraction-free. Record voice memos while running or walking, and keep your thoughts flowing. Note: ThoughtRun requires an Apple Watch to record voice memos. Features • Quick voice capture: record instantly from your Apple Watch • Designed for runners: lightweight, minimal, and distraction-free • Sync across devices with iCloud Whether you’re on a jog, walk, or commute, ThoughtRun keeps your thoughts moving forward.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ThoughtRun at daily against BulletsNote's every 3 weeks. ThoughtRun also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99). BulletsNote's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.5). On 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
BulletsNote costs $1.99 and ThoughtRun $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BulletsNote ships an update every 3 weeks, ThoughtRun daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BulletsNote | ThoughtRun |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kazuhiro Sawamura | Takumi Kanzaki |
In-app purchases
BulletsNote
No in-app purchases
ThoughtRun
No in-app purchases
