Comparison

Underlist vs Supernotes

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

Head to head
About

Underlist

Create and manage lists for groceries, projects, goals, and more with this intuitive app. It leverages Apple technologies like Widgets and Shortcuts for seamless integration and offers robust security features like passcode locks.

Highlights
  • Create lists for various purposes
  • Utilizes Widgets and Shortcuts
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Share Extension for content import
  • Export and import lists
  • Passcode and biometric security
  • Multi-Window support on iPad
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Underlist is a simple list app made to be useful, where you can create lists for various purposes such as groceries, trips, project management, personal goals, to-dos, and more. It is designed to be intuitive and takes advantage of the latest Apple technologies such as Widgets, Shortcuts automation, iCloud synchronization, and much more. Main features: - Share Extension: Add content directly from other apps without the need to switch applications. For files, it will add the content in the record attachment, for rich content such as map place-marks it will parse and retrieve the information found and add it to the record notes. - Underlist files: You can export a list, share it through AirDrop, and the receiver can import it directly on his device. And if your list has a passcode it will be required to be inputted as well. - Multi-Window on iPad: To be productive you can have multiple windows with different lists and you can drag and drop content from one side to another. Quick, easy, and intuitive. And of course, you can have Underlist in split view or floating view with other applications. - Security:  You can set a passcode or biometric lock for your lists to open, edit, and share. Resuming on Underlist you will find: - Widgets (Small, Medium, and Large) with list selection. - iCloud sync across devices; - Shortcuts automation; - List files to export and import; - Drag and Drop; - Context Menus; - Notes with rich content detection; - Multi-Window support on iPad; - Dark and Light theme; - Alternative app icons; - Notification reminders; - Repeatable records; - Lists security; - Global search; - List Folders; - Separators on Lists; - Manual order; - Quick record creation; - Records attachments; - Attachment preview; On Underlist you will find two optional subscriptions available, one monthly and another yearly. These subscriptions unlock the ability to optionally disable the Third-Party Analytics and are present mostly to allow users to support the application. ALL APP FEATURES ARE AVAILABLE WITHOUT THE NEED TO SUBSCRIBE TO A PLAN. Privacy Policy: https://underlist.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://underlist.app/terms.html

About

Supernotes

Organize your thoughts and ideas with a fast, lightweight note-taking app. Create visually rich notecards with Markdown and LaTeX support, enhanced by AI writing assistance. Build interconnected knowledge networks and share them seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Shareable Markdown notecards
  • AI writing assistance
  • Bi-directional card linking
  • 2D/3D graph visualization
  • Spaced repetition flashcards
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Offline support
Features
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Free your thoughts with Supernotes, the fast, lightweight notes app. Write beautiful notecards that are perfect for personal, work, and educational use – all your ideas, meeting, and lecture notes at your fingertips. CREATE NOTECARDS THAT POP Tired of scrolling up and down long notes? Break down your ideas with Supernotes notecards – keeping you organized. Add colors, tasks, bold, italics, lists, equations, images, code snippets, and more. Want more? Connect a bluetooth keyboard, and harness the full extent of our Markdown and LaTeX editor. POWER UP WITH AI Try our thoughtful approach to AI. We call them Superpowers that help automate arduous tasks, such as tagging your cards, as well as train you to become a better writer, highlighting grammatical errors and offering rewording suggestions. ORGANIZE YOUR KNOWLEDGE Categorize your notecards using tags, reference popular cards with card links, and pop related notecards inside a parent card to build a network of interconnected knowledge. Multi-select, and edit notes in bulk, in the Table layout. Visualize your notes in both 2D and 3D graph layouts, helping you discover existing and new connections. Build your dream Zettelkasten system. REMEMBER WHERE YOU WROTE THEM Only on Supernotes, view all your notecards on a geographic Map. Opt-in to location sharing to automatically assign locations to notes when you create them to see where you had the most inspiring ideas or the most meetings! Or manually assign locations for trips, restaurant recommendations and more. BUILT-IN SPACED REPETITION Jump into Flashcard layout to instantly learn any of your notecards. Using our FSRS algorithm, cram your notes before an exam or learn them at a relaxed pace. We will show which notecards are due at the right times so you can learn as efficiently as possible. SHARE WITH FRIENDS Stop taking screenshots of notes – just share a notecard to generate a secure link. That note will be instantly accessible to anyone (even if they don't have Supernotes)! Add friends, classmates, or teammates on Supernotes to instantly share new notecards with each other, and see each other's cursors editing in real time. ON ALL YOUR DEVICES, OFFLINE OR ONLINE Pick up where you left off with our iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps. Keep taking notes wherever you are, even if your connection drops, with seamless offline support. FEATURE COMPLETE - Universal Search & Filters - Markdown / LaTeX Editor - Bi-directional Card Links - Calendar Heatmap - Assign Dates to Notes - Four Day & Night Themes - Share to Supernotes Extension - Export to Markdown, JSON & PNG - Keyboard Shortcuts - 24/7 Customer Support FREE FOR LIGHTWEIGHT USE Discover everything Supernotes has to offer with our generous free Starter plan; explore all the features and earn 100s cards. Or upgrade to the Unlimited plan for unlimited cards, feature previews, and more. Prices may differ depending on your location, and subscriptions will be charged to your App Store payment method. Your subscription will automatically renew and you may cancel at any time. Privacy Policy: https://supernotes.app/privacy Terms & Conditions: https://supernotes.app/terms

Screenshots

Underlist4 screens
Supernotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Supernotes at 91% against Underlist's 33%. Supernotes also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (122 vs 7). Underlist's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Underlist sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Supernotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Supernotes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Supernotes has 122 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Underlist's written reviews are positive against 91% of Supernotes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Underlist versus Supernotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnderlistSupernotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7 ratings)4.8 (122 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews90.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7122 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFilipe MartinsSupernotes

Customer experience

Underlist

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Supernotes

All ratings122 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral0.8%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive90.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative7.5%

Bugs and requests

Underlist

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Supernotes

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Blank white screen on app/web browser
  • App doesn't work on iOS 15.4.1

Requested features

6 requests
  • iOS widgets for home and lock screens
  • Alert for note space limit and prompt to edit/continue as journal entry
  • Better image and video viewing
  • Control center button
  • Split screen functionality
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  • Ability to create groups or collections of notes

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Underlist

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Supporter$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Supporter$4.991 Year
One-time3
  • Coffe-Sized Tip$0.99
  • Snack-Sized Tip$2.99
  • Lunch-Sized Tip$5.99
3 purchases

Supernotes

Subscriptions3
  • Supernotes Unlimited (1 Month)$11.001 Month
  • Supernotes Unlimited (Promo)7 Days trial$69.001 Year
  • Supernotes Unlimited (1 Year)$99.001 Year

Questions

Is Underlist free?
Underlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Supernotes free?
Supernotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Underlist or Supernotes?
Supernotes is rated higher. Underlist averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Supernotes averages 4.8 from 122 ratings.
Do Underlist or Supernotes have ads?
Neither Underlist nor Supernotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Underlist or Supernotes?
Underlist ships an update monthly, and Supernotes monthly. Most recently, Underlist was updated on June 7, 2026 and Supernotes on September 26, 2026.

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