Comparison

Nimbus Note vs Amplenote

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

Head to head
About

Nimbus Note

This app helps you gather and organize all your information in one place. Create text notes, scan documents, and manage to-do lists. Synchronize your data across devices for easy access and editing.

Highlights
  • Create formatted text notes
  • Attach various file types
  • Scan and digitize documents with OCR
  • Organize with workspaces, folders, and tags
  • Collaborate on notes with others
  • Create to-do lists with reminders
  • Cross-device synchronization
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Powerful notes app and organizer that helps you gather and organize your information — all in one place. There’s no need to spend time searching for your notes anymore. Create text notes, scan documents and make to-do lists. Synchronize it all with Nimbus Note for future viewing and editing on other devices. Conveniently manage your notes - Create notes in the editor with formatting support — bold, strike, underline, etc. - Add pictures, audio, video, documents, and other types of files. - Scan and digitise any paper documents and pictures using the camera device. The text recognition feature will let you work with scanned files as well as regular notes. Organize your notes - Workspaces - separate personal information from the work-related kind. Create separate databases of notes (with own folders and tags) for different purposes within a single account; - Create folders and subfolders; - Add context to notes using tags; - Use special color labels to make most relevant notes and folders stand out from the list; - Add most important notes to Favorites; Group collaboration on notes - Invite other people to collaborate on notes; - Assign editing rights to each participant (admin, can edit, or reading only); Get complete control over your workflow and daily errands - Add to-do lists to your notes; - Set time reminders for your tasks; Your notes available anywhere, anytime - All of your notes are available on any of your devices — anytime, anywhere; - Create a note on your iPhone, add to that note on your Mac, and finish it later in a browser; - Offline access to your notes. Document scanner in your phone - Scan documents, pictures, handwritten notes; - Auto-define document borders; - Special filters allow making the document black and white or enhance the colors; Security - Nimbus Note is optionally protected with an additional passcode; Powerful search - Nimbus Note can search through not only text but also images; - Search for text in docs/xls/html/ppt and pdf files; - The unique search snippets will let you see the required text fragment without opening the note itself; - You can find entire words as well as word fragments (for example, the search will find "conscious" in "consciousness"); Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Also Available Nimbus Pro: - 1 GB of new uploads each month; - Large attached files; - Premium support; - More information in every note; - Searching for text in images; - More workspaces; - Advanced encryption; - OCR - getting text from images; - Search in images and documents; $3.99 monthly, $39.99 annually Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy - https://nimbus.everhelper.me/privacy.php Terms and Conditions - https://nimbus.everhelper.me/terms-and-conditions.php

About

Amplenote

This app offers a secure and flexible way to manage notes and tasks. It features rich footnotes, bi-directional linking, and robust sharing options, all while prioritizing data security and seamless syncing across devices. Organize your thoughts and to-dos efficiently with customizable features and offline access.

Highlights
  • Vault encrypted notes
  • Seamless syncing across devices
  • Rich footnotes with mixed media
  • Integrated notes and tasks
  • Bi-directional linking
  • Note tagging and organization
  • Offline access
Features
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*** Your security is our priority *** - Data security differentiates us from popular to-do list apps - All note contents are encrypted at rest on our servers - Notes can be Vault Encrypted with a password that's never sent to our servers - Your note content is available for download at any time *** Built on seamless syncing *** - Along with data security, accurate syncing is at our core - Designed for heavy users who often switch between the same notes on mobile and desktop - Our sync is fully compatible with Vault Notes (even though we can't decrypt their content) ***Expression is our cornerstone *** - Rich Footnotes that hold text, code, images, or all the above is our flagship feature - Easily insert images into notes, or even into text within notes - A range of the finest markdown stylings at your disposal *** Notes and tasks: better together *** - Text, code, to-do tasks, and images all live inside the same note - Tasks can be customized to recur at flexible intervals or hidden until later - Tasks are automatically removed from your to-do list when completed *** As organized as you are *** - Connect notes with bi-directional linking - Note tags allow multi-level taxonomy to organize notes - Browse these taxonomies like directories - Recreate OneNote browsing hierarchies seamlessly *** Flair for sharing *** - Any note can be instantly shared and edited by multiple parties - Publish notes (including their Rich Footnotes!) to the web with one tap - Shared to-do lists can help a team stay on top of shared responsibilities *** Built for personal productivity *** - Set up any task to repeat relative to when you last got it done - Track how much you're getting done over time with our automatic task graph - Designate tasks as "Urgent" or "Important" to use proven priority techniques *** More than ample enough for power users *** - Simplified, clean UI is efficiently functional - Contextual keyboard toolbar puts the relevant actions at your fingertips - Quick opener allows opening any recently used note in ~3 taps - *** No internet? No problem *** - Continue working offline within new or cached notes - All work will automatically sync once back online *** Ample: no more, no less *** - We won't settle for becoming bloated with non-essential features - We work across mobile and web. *** Get started instantly *** - Use our Evernote Importer to bring your notes from the olden times *** Account required *** - An active Amplenote account is required to use Amplenote. - New accounts automatically receive a 14-day free trial of the Pro plan. - At the end of the trial period, you may choose between the free plan (Personal) or one of the paid plans. - You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. - 1 month and 1 year durations are available for Basic, Pro, and Founder subscription levels. - Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Current subscriptions may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase - Privacy policy: https://www.amplenote.com/privacy_policy - Terms of use: https://www.amplenote.com/terms_of_service

Screenshots

Nimbus Note4 screens
Amplenote4 screens

Verdict

The call

Nimbus Note and Amplenote are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Nimbus Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Amplenote sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Nimbus Note against 4.6 for Amplenote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 400 and 492 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Nimbus Note's written reviews are positive against 78% of Amplenote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nimbus Note ships an update fortnightly, Amplenote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Nimbus Note versus Amplenote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNimbus NoteAmplenote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (400 ratings)4.6 (492 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.1% of reviews78.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings400492 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.4
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNimbus Web IncAlloy.dev, Inc.

Customer experience

Nimbus Note

All ratings400 ratings
Positive88.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews429 reviews
Positive75.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative20.3%

Amplenote

All ratings492 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative19.3%

User reviews

Nimbus Note

From 400 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great for notes and screenshots
  • 🚀 Better than Evernote
  • 👍 Better folder structure and AI search
  • 👍 Reliable and constantly improving
  • 👍 Useful, beautiful and free

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Misleading, just a version of Notes app
  • 🐛 Lacks feature parity with web and desktop
  • 🐛 Unreliable, lost notes and pictures
  • 🐛 Slow and unreliable
  • 🐛 Crashes on opening on iPad

Amplenote

From 492 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Game Changer
  • 🚀 Powerful Task Management
  • 👍 Intuitive Workflow
  • 👍 Excellent Note-Taking
  • 👍 Great Calendar Integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Accessibility Issues
  • 🐛 Bugs and Glitches
  • 👎 Steep Learning Curve
  • 👎 Subpar iPad Experience
  • 👎 Lacking Dark Mode

Bugs and requests

Nimbus Note

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Sync issues, different device counts
  • Notes disappearing or getting corrupted
  • Crashes when editing notes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Crashes on opening the app

Requested features

10 requests
  • Ability to scribble/write using pen
  • Offline access
  • Fujitsu scanner integration
  • Ability to change default font colors
  • Search in current folder
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  • Search folders instead of notes
  • Sort option per folder
  • Pin note
  • Search preset or smart folders
  • Centralized note with block alias from other notes

Amplenote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezing and crashing
  • Widgets not working on iOS
  • Calendar integration issues
  • Task pane glitches on iPad

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to increase text size
  • Improved search functionality
  • Kanban-style task management
  • Handwriting and drawing support
  • Customizable calendar views
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  • Automatic event creation

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Nimbus Note

Subscriptions2
  • Nimbus Pro$7.991 Month
  • Nimbus Pro$71.991 Year
11 purchases

Amplenote

Subscriptions11
  • Basic Plan - Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Pro Plan - Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Ample Agent Pro - Monthly$7.991 Month
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  • Pro Plan - Monthly14 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Unlimited Plan - Monthly14 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Founder Plan - Monthly14 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Basic Plan - Yearly14 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Pro Plan - Yearly14 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Pro Plan - Yearly14 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Unlimited Plan - Yearly14 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Founder Plan - Yearly14 Days trial$239.991 Year

Questions

Is Nimbus Note free?
Nimbus Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Amplenote free?
Amplenote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nimbus Note or Amplenote?
Amplenote is rated higher. Nimbus Note averages 4.5 out of 5 from 400 ratings, while Amplenote averages 4.6 from 492 ratings.
Do Nimbus Note or Amplenote have ads?
Neither Nimbus Note nor Amplenote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nimbus Note or Amplenote?
Nimbus Note ships an update fortnightly, and Amplenote weekly. Most recently, Nimbus Note was updated on October 7, 2026 and Amplenote on October 10, 2026.

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