| Core Identity |
| Developer | Sindre Sorhus | Cross Forward Consulting, LLC | Woodsign | 1881 Digital, LLC | Digital Charms, Inc. | Agile Tortoise | Twinstar Creatives | Notion Labs, Incorporated | Monkey Taps |
| Category | Utilities | Productivity | Graphics & Design | Utilities | Utilities | Productivity | Graphics & Design | Productivity | Health & Fitness |
| Platform | iOS | iOS | iOS | iOS | Android, iOS | iOS | iOS | Android, iOS | Android, iOS |
| Store Metrics |
| Rating | 4.6 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Ratings Count | 309 | 745,390 | 25,964 | 28,867 | 511,183 | 10,478 | 55,061 | 82,804 | 1,049,891 |
| Price | USD4 | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Release Date | Sep 12, 2022 | Sep 16, 2020 | Oct 10, 2020 | Sep 28, 2020 | Sep 17, 2020 | Apr 22, 2018 | Oct 1, 2020 | Sep 14, 2017 | May 13, 2014 |
| Last Updated | Mar 3, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 | Nov 5, 2025 | Feb 27, 2026 | Apr 18, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | Feb 18, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | May 13, 2026 |
| Sentiment & Reviews |
| Sentiment | excellent | positive | - | negative | positive | positive | - | negative | mixed |
| Score | 85/100 | 82/100 | - | 25/100 | 75/100 | 78/100 | - | 35/100 | 55/100 |
| Praises | - Customizable lock screen widgets provide immediate access to essential personal information and daily reminders
| - High degree of visual customization allows users to create aesthetic home screen layouts easily
| - | - Home screen widget functionality provides immediate visual reminders for daily task management
| - Extensive library of aesthetic themes and widgets allows for deep home screen personalization
| - Extensible automation actions allow users to build custom text processing workflows for daily productivity
- Frictionless capture interface enables rapid note entry without distracting UI elements or complex menus
| - | - Relational database structure provides powerful organization for personal and professional knowledge management
| - Daily motivational quotes provide meaningful emotional support during difficult personal life transitions
- Personalization options allow users to tailor the visual experience to their specific preferences
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| Complaints | - Lack of clear instructions for widget configuration causes confusion for new users during initial setup
| - Paywall restrictions on specific widget types frustrate users seeking advanced customization options
| - | - Aggressive subscription prompts disrupt the core note-taking workflow after the latest update
- Widget synchronization failures cause notes to display outdated or blank information post-update
| - Aggressive monetization strategy restricts access to high-quality content behind a paywall
| - Editor display failures following the latest update render text invisible and inaccessible for some users
- Aggressive subscription prompts and review requests disrupt the writing flow for long-term users
| - | - Frequent app crashes and UI freezing during text editing sessions on mobile devices
| - Aggressive subscription paywalls restrict access to basic features previously available to free users
- Technical instability and data loss occur following the latest update on mobile devices
- Inconsistent customer support response times leave billing and subscription issues unresolved for weeks
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| Requests | - Expanded customization options including custom fonts and background colors for individual widgets
| - Expansion of free widget options including weather and interactive elements to improve user satisfaction
| - | - Improved widget customization options for text alignment and list display density
| - Simplified one-click installation process for custom app icons and themes
| - Passcode protection option requested to secure sensitive personal notes and private thoughts within the app
| - | - Toggle switch to disable or hide AI features from the primary interface
| - Free version with advertisements should be available to reduce the barrier to entry
- Content filtering controls are needed to exclude profanity from daily motivational notifications
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| Strategic Intel |
| Strengths | - Markdown styling provides granular control over information density
- Shortcuts integration enables advanced automation for power users
- iCloud sync maintains state across the Apple hardware stack
| - Deep customization engine increases user switching costs
- Automated time-based widget switching drives daily habit formation
- Apple Health integration provides high-value, low-effort utility
| - | - System-level iOS integration creates high-frequency usage habits
- iCloud synchronization creates cross-device switching costs
| - Artist community reduces internal design costs
- X-Panel utility increases daily active usage
| - High-speed capture UX reduces friction for rapid note entry.
- Deep automation library creates high switching costs for power users.
- Cross-platform Apple ecosystem sync ensures consistent availability.
| - | - Relational database engine enables complex knowledge management systems
- Template library lowers barrier to entry for new users
| - Home screen widget visibility sustains daily active habit
- 21-category filtering allows granular user-intent alignment
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| Weaknesses | - Premium tier at $4.00 lacks family sharing support
- Manual setup flow causes onboarding friction
- Accidental text editing lacks a protection mechanism
| - Premium tier weather/tide gating frustrates casual users
- Occasional performance glitches on older hardware
- Lacks one-tap theme templates for non-technical users
| - | - Aggressive subscription prompts during routine editing
- Widget synchronization failures causing data loss
- Application instability and crashes on recent builds
| - Premium tier at $2.92/month above category median
- Manual icon installation creates setup friction
| - Editor display failures in the latest update erode trust.
- Aggressive subscription prompts disrupt the core writing flow.
- Steep learning curve for advanced automation features.
| - | - Mobile app crashes during long editing sessions
- Forced AI elements disrupt core UI
| - Subscription-only gate for core features drives negative sentiment
- Technical regressions cause data loss post-update
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| Pricing | paid | freemium | freemium | freemium | freemium | subscription | freemium | freemium | freemium |
| Momentum | Active | Steady | Steady | Maintenance | Active | Intense | Active | Active | Active |
| Update Cadence | 5 versions | 5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~20d avg | 5 versions | 1 versions, 1 majors/6mo | 4 versions, ~22d avg | 5 versions | 5 versions | 5 versions, ~5d avg | 5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~12d avg |
