IsI Notebook
IsI Notebook is a dual-pane notepad app for iOS that allows users to write and read two notes simultaneously.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
It serves users who need to compare or reference two text fields on a single screen without switching between apps.
For Users seeking a simple, dual-pane note-taking tool for quick text entry.
What does it look like?
Key features
Displays two text fields simultaneously on one screen to allow side-by-side note management
Increases the number of available notepads from two to six ($0.99 IAP)
Provides five font options and adjustable font sizes ($0.99 IAP)
How much does it cost?
Freemium model uses low-cost, one-time IAP gates to unlock additional utility and remove ad inventory.
Velocity
Dormant developmentopaqueShow more...
IsI Notebook has been inactive for 3,037 days, indicating a complete cessation of development. The single version available in the history provided only minor bug fixes and layout adjustments. There is no evidence of ongoing support, feature development, or live operations for this application.
Who built it?
Dominic Barra
3 apps tracked · Productivity
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Salary CounterUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
The recent review mood reads frustrated. Users appreciate the core application experience provides enough value to keep users engaged over several years.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The core application experience provides enough value to keep users engaged over several years
- Application crashes immediately when users attempt to access the settings menu via the sprocket icon
6 of 6 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample · Frustrated overall
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Competitive landscape for IsI Notebook
How's the Productivity market?
IsI Notebook occupies a stagnant position in the productivity category, with no updates since 2018. The app's 2.8-star rating across 12 total ratings reflects a declining user experience that fails to compete with modern, cloud-enabled alternatives.
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Key takeaways for IsI Notebook
Where is it heading?
The productivity market has consolidated around cloud-synced, auto-saving note tools, leaving IsI Notebook's static, local-only model increasingly isolated. Without a fundamental update to address data persistence, the app will continue to lose its remaining user base to more reliable, modern alternatives.
- The lack of updates for over 3,000 days indicates a dormant development cycle, which prevents the app from addressing critical stability bugs.
- Persistent data loss during app closure forces user churn, as the current workflow lacks the basic persistence expected in modern productivity tools.
The SWOT
- Dual-pane layout provides a distinct text-entry workflow not found in standard single-field notepad apps
- Implementing a basic auto-save trigger would immediately resolve the #1 user complaint and stabilize the retention floor
Next best moves
Ship auto-save functionality because it is the top-requested feature to prevent data loss → stabilize retention
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's long-term survival is not threatened by a lack of features…
Read the full takeBottom line
IsI Notebook's dual-pane utility is currently negated by critical data-loss bugs, meaning the app cannot retain users until basic persistence is restored. Prioritizing a stability-first update would address the primary churn driver and restore the app's viability as a simple productivity tool.
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Is IsI Notebook good for casual note-taking?
Does IsI Notebook have an auto-save feature?
What are some free alternatives to IsI Notebook?
Sources
- [1] App Store
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