Android & iPhone app reviews
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Zettel Notes Review: Markdown Notes as Plain Files on Android
Zettel Notes is a free, ad-free Android app that keeps each note as a separate Markdown file, with optional Dropbox, Git, WebDAV and SFTP sync. Reviewers praise the Markdown support; several say notes or…
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MD Vinyl Review: A Turntable Music Widget for Android
MD Vinyl shows your music on a virtual turntable and vinyl record, with the album art. It’s free to install, but many reviewers complain about ads, payment prompts and features the Android version lacks.
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Emergency: Severe Weather App Review: Free NOAA Alerts
The American Red Cross Emergency: Severe Weather App is a free Android app for official NOAA weather alerts, with no ads. Many reviewers praise the alerts, and the most common complaint is alerts that…
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Outliner Review: Tree-Structured Lists and Notes for Android
Outliner is a free, ad-free Android app that keeps lists, tasks and notes in collapsible trees. Reviewers praise how easy it is and the developer’s help; sync, search, backups and most export formats need…
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Another Note Widget Review: Sticky Notes on Your Android Home Screen
Another Note Widget puts sticky-note style notes on your Android home screen, with text, drawings and 40+ themes. It’s free with ads. Reviewers use it for reminders and lists; lost notes are a common…
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How is the Weather? Review: Weather on Your Phone and Wear OS Watch
How is the Weather? is a free, ad-free Android weather app that also runs on its own on Wear OS watches, with tiles and complications. Premium features need a subscription or a lifetime plan.
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Simple Journal Review: Private, Ad-Free Journal for Android
Simple Journal is a free, ad-free Android journal that keeps entries on your phone and locks with a fingerprint or password. Many reviewers call it simple to use; several object to the price of…
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Daily Motivational Quotes App Review: Enliven’s Free Daily Quote on Android
Enliven’s Daily Motivational Quotes App sends one quote a day at a time you pick, with a free Motivation topic and paid extra topics. Many reviewers find the quotes uplifting; complaints cover missed notifications,…
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Noteshelf 3 Review: Handwritten Notes and PDF Markup on Android
Noteshelf 3 is an Android app for handwritten notes, PDF markup and digital planners, free to start with a one-time Premium purchase. Reviewers like the writing feel and the price; many report sync problems.
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Tasks.org Review: Open-Source To-Do List With Widgets and Sync
Tasks.org is a free, open-source Android to-do app with subtasks, recurring tasks, location reminders, widgets and sync with Google Tasks, Microsoft To Do and CalDAV. Reviewers praise how customizable it is; several say reminders…