Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Dino

A new way to jot down your thoughts

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Dino launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Jot▲120

   An essential app for quickly collecting thoughts and ideas

   2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Just Open & Type (JOT)▲345

   A fast journal app for those spontaneous thoughts and ideas

   2017 · jot.webflow.io · its alternatives →

3. 3
   TalkNotes▲854

   Turn your thoughts into actionable notes, fast

   2023 · talknotes.io · its alternatives →

4. 4
   REX▲148

   Recommendations from old friends and new ones.

   2016 · rex.is · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Jot▲235

   The no-fuss way to take notes

   2018 · gogetjot.com · its alternatives →

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   Jot▲16

   Jot is the simplest way to quickly write down your thoughts.

   2015 · facebook.com · its alternatives →

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   Doo▲189

   A smart, simple app for reminders and to-dos

   2016 · getdooapp.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Weavit▲211

   Capture and Organise your thoughts on mobile

   2022 · its alternatives →

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   Jots▲292

   Unlock the benefits of journaling to become a better dev.

   2025 · daily-jots.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Neato▲160

    Instantly jot down a note in Notifications Center for iOS 8

    2014 · neato.marblzz.com · its alternatives →

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    Braintoss▲96

    Your thoughts straight into your inbox

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Jot▲100

    Jot is the fastest app for notes & sketches

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    jot — a terminal notebook▲19

    for thoughts you’re embarrassed to open Notion for.

    Dec 2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    RexPad▲86

    Nimble collaborative note-taking.

    2018 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Jot & Paste▲85

    Keyboard-oriented desktop app for fast note-taking and paste

    2022 · jotnpaste.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Dino Pet▲68

    Your living bioluminescent desk mate

    2015 · biopop.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Jot▲115

    Simplest notes app for the Mac Menu Bar the world has seen.

    2020 · getjot.app · its alternatives →

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    Day One▲133

    A simple journal for iPhone, iPad and OSX.

    2013 · dayoneapp.com · its alternatives →

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    Yope▲74

    An idea-focused note taking app which extends your brain

    2020 · genieprotocol.io · its alternatives →

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    Bosslog▲88

    The note app for managers

    2018 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Notesmartly▲78

    Organise your work in one place

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Dino Fit▲128

    Jump in real life to jump in game

    2020 · dino.fit · its alternatives →

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    Dinofour▲58

    An adorable, puzzle platformer for iPhone.

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Journelly for iOS: like tweeting but for your eyes only (in plain text)▲81

    On iOS, I've flip-flopped back and forth between a bunch of note-taking and journaling apps. None would stick. My initial attempts at building such an app faded just the same, until I realized I wanted the same level of low-friction posting and browsing offered by social media apps, but for my quick notes. Not social, just easy posting, search, and a familiar feed. This is how Journelly came to be. I like to describe it as: tweeting, but for your eyes only (fully offline and in plain text). If you’re an Org markup user, you’ll be delighted to know it’s powered by unicorns under the hood. If…

    2025 · xenodium.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →