# 360 Writer vs Note Widget +

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | 360 Writer | Note Widget + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (912 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/360-writer-voice-recorder/id1008197697/reviews)** | [4.4 (438 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-widget-plus/id1495041735/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **912** | 438 |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | **78.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.8 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Toro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003781256) | [Yuri Nesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/521035681) |

## What reviewers say

### 360 Writer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/360-writer-voice-recorder/id1008197697)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Call Recording: Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lite Transcription Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Call Recording: Monthly Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Call Recording: Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Basic Transcription Plan | $10.99 | per month |
| Pro Transcription Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| Call Recording: Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Call Recording: Yearly Plan | $89.99 | per year |
| Pro Version | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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 +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-widget-plus/id1495041735)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Happy Club, monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Happy Club, 6 month | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Happy Club, Yearly | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked 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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