Comparison

360 Writer vs Note Widget +

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

Head to head
About

360 Writer

Record and transcribe audio from meetings, lectures, and phone calls. Organize, search, and share your recordings and notes easily. Features include unlimited recording, smart editing, and various export options.

Highlights
  • Unlimited audio and call recording
  • AI-powered transcription
  • Smart editor for transcripts
  • Organize and search recordings
  • Export and share via cloud services
  • Background recording and playback
Features
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360 Writer is your personal assistant that records and transcribes your meetings, interviews, lectures or phone calls while keeping all the information well organized, easily searchable and shareable with your other apps and people. Many features, single app. AUDIO RECORDING 360 Writer enriches the basic recording function with a set of smart features to transform the recording into a transparent and organized piece of information. • Unlimited length and number of recordings • Smooth and easy-to-use design • Unlimited number of notes, photos or marks anywhere in the recording • Preview, edit or delete notes with a single tap • Record and playback in the background • Highlight important parts of the track while recording or playback • Import recording from any cloud service - Dropbox, Google Drive... • Interruption protection - continue recording after answering a phone call • 5 adjustable sampling rates - up to 48 kHz • 3 different recording formats: M4A, CAF, WAV CALL RECORDING • Unlimited recording of phone calls • Ultimate availability - working on the same network as standard phone calls • Data protection - use of only top-class & certified technology • Local US, MEX, UK number • Recording downloaded directly to the app MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION • Cutting-edge AI technology • Short turnaround time (length of recording * 1.25) • Suitable for clear and high audio quality recordings • No hassle – record, transcribe, edit, export – all done in a few clicks • Unique Smart Editor to perfect your transcript in the app or on the web SHARING & EXPORT • Export Recording & Notes via Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Email... • Share Recording & Notes via URL link • WiFi sharing • Play or Download using a computer MANAGEMENT • Deep search recordings by the title or notes • Add, delete or rename recording files PRO Version Features • Folder management • Auto-detect silences - smart algorithm for skipping silences - manual/automatic mode • Extra sampling rates (32, 44.1, 48 kHz) Subscription options: MACHINE TRANSCRIPTION: (Renews monthly) Lite Plan - Transcribe 30 min of audio. Basic Plan - Transcribe 2 hours of audio. Pro Plan - Transcribe 5 hours of audio. CALL RECORDING: Weekly Plan - Unlimited call recording for 1 week. Monthly Plan - Unlimited call recording for 1 month. Yearly Plan - Unlimited call recording for 1 year. ------- Price may vary by location. Subscription will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. ------- If you like 360 Writer, we would love if you left a great review in the App Store! Just a couple kind words or a simple star rating helps a lot! ------- Because privacy matters! Privacy Policy: https://support.apptoro.agency/en/blog/360writer-privacy Terms of Use: https://support.apptoro.agency/en/blog/360writer-terms

About

Note Widget +

Create handwritten notes, dictate voice memos, and write over images. Transform speech into text and schedule reminders. Secure your notes with biometric locks and display them directly on your widget screen.

Highlights
  • Handwritten and text notes
  • Write over images
  • Dictate notes and record speech
  • Transform voice to text
  • Schedule reminders
  • Password/biometric protection
  • Display notes on widget
Features
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HANDWRITTEN AND TEXT NOTES. WRITE OVER AN IMAGE. WRITE WITH YOUR FINGER IN THE MESSENGER. DICTATE NOTES, RECORD SPEECH. TRANSFORM VOICE RECORDINGS INTO PLAIN TEXT. SCHEDULE REMINDERS PROTECT NOTES WITH A PASSWORD, FACE ID, OR TOUCH ID. SHOW NOTES ON THE WIDGET SCREEN. Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

360 Writer4 screens
Note Widget +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 360 Writer at none against Note Widget +'s shown. 360 Writer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4). Note Widget +'s advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 61%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. 360 Writer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Note Widget + sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

360 Writer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 912 and 438 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of 360 Writer's written reviews are positive against 78% of Note Widget +'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

360 Writer ships an update every 3 weeks, Note Widget + monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
360 Writer versus Note Widget +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter360 WriterNote Widget +
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (912 ratings) — better4.4 (438 ratings)
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews78.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings912 — better438
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.8
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp ToroYuri Nesh

Customer experience

360 Writer

All ratings912 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral3.9%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews109 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative34.9%

Note Widget +

All ratings438 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive78.0%
Neutral7.3%
Negative14.6%

User reviews

360 Writer

From 912 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent recording quality
  • 📝 Useful note-taking features
  • 🎨 Attractive and user-friendly design
  • ⏱️ Efficient transcription capabilities
  • 🔍 Helpful for various use cases (meetings, lectures, interviews)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable recording/transcription (drops calls, inaccurate transcripts)
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model with hidden fees
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns regarding data collection
  • 🔧 Buggy app with frequent crashes and errors
  • ⏱️ Slow or unresponsive customer support

Note Widget +

From 438 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy and fast to use
  • 👍 Great for various lists
  • 👍 Good for note-taking
  • 👍 Syncs across devices
  • 👍 No distracting ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Cannot delete notes
  • 🐛 Subscription not reloading
  • 🐛 App won't stay open
  • 🐛 Blank yellow page issue
  • 🐛 Paper too small for notes

Bugs and requests

360 Writer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App fails to open or start recording
  • Recordings not saving or disappearing
  • Transcription service not working as expected
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices or OS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Continuous playback of recordings
  • Ability to delete individual recordings on Apple Watch
  • Improved syncing and file management across devices
  • More transparent pricing and subscription options

Note Widget +

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App won't let me delete a note
  • App will not reload subscription
  • App won't stay open
  • Blank yellow page issue
  • Scrolls back to the top of a note

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add folder organization
  • More than nine categories
  • Ability to add tags
  • Password protection for notes
  • Show full widgets on home screen

In-app purchases

10 purchases

360 Writer

Subscriptions8
  • Call Recording: Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Lite Transcription Plan$4.991 Month
  • Call Recording: Monthly Plan$6.991 Month
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  • Call Recording: Monthly Plan$9.991 Month
  • Basic Transcription Plan$10.991 Month
  • Pro Transcription Plan$24.991 Month
  • Call Recording: Yearly Plan$59.991 Year
  • Call Recording: Yearly Plan$89.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro Version$8.99
  • Pro Version$12.99
3 purchases

Note Widget +

Subscriptions3
  • Happy Club, monthly$2.991 Month
  • Happy Club, 6 month$14.996 Months
  • Happy Club, Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is 360 Writer free?
360 Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Note Widget + free?
Note Widget + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 360 Writer or Note Widget +?
360 Writer is rated higher. 360 Writer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 912 ratings, while Note Widget + averages 4.4 from 438 ratings.
Do 360 Writer or Note Widget + have ads?
Note Widget + shows ads; 360 Writer does not.
Which is updated more often, 360 Writer or Note Widget +?
360 Writer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Note Widget + monthly. Most recently, 360 Writer was updated on September 3, 2026 and Note Widget + on September 19, 2026.

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