# Pendo Note vs Calflow

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pendo Note at 844 against Calflow's 129. On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pendo Note sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Calflow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pendo Note against 4.9 for Calflow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pendo Note has 844 ratings behind it against 129, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 90% and 89% positive.

Pendo Note ships an update every 11 days, Calflow every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pendo Note | Calflow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (844 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pendo-note/id805451002/reviews) | **[4.9 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calflow-planner-and-tracker/id6474122188/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **844** | 129 |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 88.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 183 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Lychee Isle Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/805451005) | [Kyovan Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712594394) |

## What reviewers say

### Pendo Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pendo-note/id805451002)

This app helps you capture ideas, manage tasks, and organize events with smart features. It offers AI assistance for writing, learning, and translation, and syncs your data across devices using iCloud.

**Highlights:** AI writing and learning assistant, Smart calendar event creation, Recurring to-do list management, Unified timeline for all entries, Customizable tags for organization, Contact info parsing for new contacts, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A tikka | $0.99 | one-time |
| A basket of buns | $1.99 | one-time |
| A cup of Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices
- 💡 Unique timeline view for organizing thoughts
- 🎨 Cute and visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔌 Syncing issues between devices
- 🗓️ Difficulty managing recurring tasks

**Reported bugs**

- Notes and to-do items disappearing after updates
- Calendar events not syncing correctly
- Widget not displaying all information as expected
- Inability to add more than 3 images to a note

**Requested features**

- Add password protection or biometric lock
- Improve note-taking capabilities with more formatting options
- Integrate with more calendar/productivity apps
- Introduce a web/desktop version for better cross-platform experience


### Calflow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calflow-planner-and-tracker/id6474122188)

This app integrates with your existing iOS Reminders and Calendars to help you track how you spend your time. It offers features for daily planning, time tracking, and goal setting, providing insights into your productivity within the Apple ecosystem.

**Highlights:** 2-way sync with iOS Reminders & Calendar, Time tracking for reminders and events, Time distribution insights, Powerful tag system for filtering, Goal and habit tracking, Apple Health and app usage sync

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual plan | $12.99 | per year |
| One-time  purchase | $37.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⏱️ Excellent time tracking with automatic logging
- 📱 Seamless cross-device synchronization (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch)
- 📅 Perfect integration with Apple Calendar and Reminders
- 🎯 Comprehensive goal-setting and insights features
- 🧩 Simple, intuitive user interface with low friction

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Timer synchronization issues across devices
- 🐛 Confusing insights calculation (double-counting existing calendar events)
- 🐛 Apple Watch complications not fully functional
- 🌙 No dark mode support
- 📱 iPad lacks some features available on iPhone

**Reported bugs**

- Timer doesn't sync across devices (iPhone to iPad/Mac)
- Live Activity not showing on iPad when timer active
- Apple Watch timers not accessible on other devices
- Widget display showing only black and white screen
- Insights double-counting time on existing calendar events

**Requested features**

- Dark mode support
- Mac menu bar timer widget
- Multiple simultaneous timers on iPhone
- Larger font size options
- Ability to copy and paste calendar events


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pendo Note free?

Pendo Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Calflow free?

Calflow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pendo Note or Calflow?

Calflow is rated higher. Pendo Note averages 4.8 out of 5 from 844 ratings, while Calflow averages 4.9 from 129 ratings.

### Do Pendo Note or Calflow have ads?

Neither Pendo Note nor Calflow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pendo Note or Calflow?

Pendo Note ships an update every 11 days, and Calflow every 10 days. Most recently, Pendo Note was updated on October 19, 2026 and Calflow on October 18, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*