# Map Note vs NotePlan

The clearest difference is price: NotePlan at Free against Map Note's $2.99. NotePlan also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 56%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Map Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

NotePlan is free to download; Map Note costs $2.99 up front. NotePlan sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Map Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

NotePlan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NotePlan has 1.5K ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Map Note's written reviews are positive against 85% of NotePlan's.

Map Note ships an update every 4 weeks, NotePlan monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Map Note | NotePlan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-note-infinity-size-note/id1013469088/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteplan-to-do-list-and-notes/id1505432629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 69 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **85.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 7 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Naoya Enokida](https://appshunter.io/developer/583844490) | [NotePlan LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137020763) |

## What reviewers say

### Map Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/map-note-infinity-size-note/id1013469088)

Organize your thoughts on an infinitely expanding canvas. This app is designed for non-linear thinking, allowing you to freely expand ideas radially for brainstorming and mind mapping.

**Highlights:** Infinitely expanding canvas, Radial idea expansion, Mind mapping, Brainstorming, Idea sketching, Non-linear note-taking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### NotePlan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteplan-to-do-list-and-notes/id1505432629)

Organize your tasks, notes, and calendar in one unified app. Quickly plan your day with Markdown, link notes bi-directionally, and stay on top of your to-dos with powerful review and search features. Seamlessly integrates with your existing calendars and syncs across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Unified task, note, and calendar view, Markdown for quick task and note creation, Bi-directional note linking, Calendar integration (iCloud, Google, Exchange), Flexible recurring tasks, Global Command Bar for fast navigation, Plaintext note storage

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Personal Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Personal Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Personal Monthly | $12.00 | per month |
| Personal Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Personal Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Personal Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Business Class | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful note-taking and task management
- 👍 Seamless calendar and reminders integration
- 💡 Flexible and customizable workflow
- 🔒 Secure and open-format data storage
- 👍 Responsive and helpful developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional sync and performance issues
- 👤 Limited collaboration and sharing features

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent sync between devices
- Crashes when opening certain files

**Requested features**

- Improved iPad and mobile app experience
- Better integration with other productivity apps
- More automation and scripting capabilities
- Weekly or monthly calendar view


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Map Note free?

Map Note costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NotePlan free?

NotePlan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Map Note or NotePlan?

NotePlan is rated higher. Map Note averages 4.5 out of 5 from 69 ratings, while NotePlan averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Map Note or NotePlan have ads?

Neither Map Note nor NotePlan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Map Note or NotePlan?

Map Note ships an update every 4 weeks, and NotePlan monthly. Most recently, Map Note was updated on August 29, 2026 and NotePlan on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*