Comparison

Cube Companion App vs NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records

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

Head to head
About

Cube Companion App

This app digitizes colors from any surface using a portable device. It matches scanned colors to extensive libraries, reveals color values, and allows you to preview them in various scenes. Save, compare, and share your color discoveries.

Highlights
  • Color capture from any surface
  • Match to thousands of color collections
  • Create custom color collections
  • Reveal RGB, HEX, CMYK, LAB values
  • Preview scanned colors in scenes
  • Compare, favorite, and share colors
Features
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Pair Cube with the Cube Companion App and take the guesswork out of color matching. Cube fits in the palm of your hand and with one tap captures the color of any surface. Match to thousands of built in color collections (such as Sherwin Williams or RAL) or create your own custom collections to match to. Reveal RGB, HEX, CMYK and LAB values of scanned colors. Now introducing the new Visualizer feature which lets you preview your scanned color in different scenes. You can compare, favorite and share your colors making Cube the perfect companion for creative minds that love color. Get your Cube at www.palette.com Cube is an award-winning portable color digitizer for your iPhone. You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. • Auto-renewable subscription • 1 month ($7.99) and 1 year ($65.99) durations • 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 subscription 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 and terms of use: https://palette.com/terms/

About

NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records

Organize your thoughts, memories, and personal data with customizable entries. Combine text, images, ratings, and links, then use categories and tags to easily find and manage your information.

Highlights
  • Customizable entries with text, images, ratings, and links
  • Organize with categories and tags
  • Filter, search, and sort notes
  • Multiple layout styles for note lists
  • Light and dark mode support
  • View entry statistics
Features
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Organize your memories and records—your way, beautifully. NoteIt is a clean and flexible app designed to help you organize your daily notes, thoughts, and personal data—whether it's a quick idea, a favorite place, or a detailed life log. Each entry is fully customizable—combine text, images, ratings, numbers, and links into one rich item. Use categories and tags to stay organized, then filter, search, and sort to instantly find what you need. From hobbies to habits, NoteIt helps you preserve what matters—beautifully and efficiently. □ Key Features ・Create notes with titles, text, images, links, ratings, and numeric fields ・Build custom categories to neatly organize your notes ・Shuffle notes for a fresh look back at past entries ・Browse "Favorites" or view a list of recently updated notes ・Sort by custom order, newest first, or A–Z ・Filter by rating, tag, category, or favorites ・Use the keyword search bar to quickly find any note ・Choose from 4 layout styles for your note list display ・View stats like total notes and average rating ・Supports light & dark mode to suit your environment □ Use Cases ・Save your thoughts and reviews on books, movies, or travel—with photos ・Keep a visual inventory of your collections (magazines, CDs, merch, etc.) ・Track your favorite cafes, restaurants, or recipes ・Log study progress or build a personal habit tracker ・Create memory journals or themed folders for everyday reflections □ Perfect For ・People who want to organize information by category or topic ・Anyone building a personalized log with photos and ratings ・Visual thinkers who want to make sense of their ideas ・Users frustrated with overly complex note or spreadsheet apps ・Anyone looking for a clean, ad-free note-taking experience □ Pricing All core features are free to use. Some advanced features are available via subscription. □ Development Philosophy NoteIt is independently developed with care and a focus on simplicity. Our goal: a note-taking app that’s easy for anyone to use—and enjoyable to keep using. We actively read all feedback and use it to guide future updates and features. Download NoteIt now and start organizing what matters—your way. □ Optional Permissions Camera: To take and attach photos for your entries Photo Library: To upload images from your device Terms of Service (EULA):https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy:https://lomworks.com/legal/privacy-app

Screenshots

Cube Companion App4 screens
NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records at 100% against Cube Companion App's 14%. NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Cube Companion App's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Cube Companion App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Cube Companion App's written reviews are positive against 100% of NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cube Companion App ships an update every 2 months, NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cube Companion App versus NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCube Companion AppNoteIt Journal/Archive/Records
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaletteYUUSUI KASHIWAGI

Customer experience

Cube Companion App

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%

NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cube Companion App

Subscriptions2
  • PANTONE® FHI Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • PANTONE® FHI Yearly14 Days trial$65.991 Year
2 purchases

NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Cube Companion App free?
Cube Companion App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records free?
NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cube Companion App or NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records?
NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records is rated higher. Cube Companion App averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Cube Companion App or NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records have ads?
Neither Cube Companion App nor NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cube Companion App or NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records?
Cube Companion App ships an update every 2 months, and NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cube Companion App was updated on November 1, 2026 and NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records on October 30, 2026.

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