# Mostnote vs Elephant Folio

The clearest difference is rating: Elephant Folio at 5.0 against Mostnote's 3.7. Elephant Folio also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). Mostnote's advantage is review sentiment (63% vs 50%) and ratings volume (14 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mostnote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Elephant Folio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Elephant Folio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of Mostnote's written reviews are positive against 50% of Elephant Folio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mostnote ships an update every 4 months, Elephant Folio every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mostnote | Elephant Folio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mostnote/id1052926823/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elephant-folio-pdf-library/id6758025984/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **63.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 55 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hermann Wagenleitner](https://appshunter.io/developer/543089550) | [Beroea Tech L.L.C](https://appshunter.io/developer/672562554) |

## What reviewers say

### Mostnote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mostnote/id1052926823)

Capture and organize all your information, from text notes and audio recordings to to-do lists and files. Enjoy a streamlined interface with versatile organization tools and instant search capabilities. Supports various file types and offers secure access.

**Highlights:** Text and audio recording notes, Integrated to-do lists, Flexible file storage, Passcode and Touch ID protection, Folders, tags, and geotags for organization, Instant search and Spotlight integration, iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mostnote Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


### Elephant Folio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elephant-folio-pdf-library/id6758025984)

Organize your PDF library automatically with intelligent tagging and rule-based filing. Capture documents from any app, search content, and sync across devices. Your files stay private and offline-first.

**Highlights:** Automatic PDF organization by content, Rule-based automatic tagging, Capture from any app via Share extension, Full-text search within documents, Offline-first operation, iCloud sync across devices, Siri Shortcuts integration

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.00 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $25.00 | per year |
| Lifetime License | $55.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mostnote free?

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

### Is Elephant Folio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mostnote or Elephant Folio?

Elephant Folio is rated higher. Mostnote averages 3.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Elephant Folio averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Mostnote or Elephant Folio have ads?

Neither Mostnote nor Elephant Folio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mostnote or Elephant Folio?

Mostnote ships an update every 4 months, and Elephant Folio every 3 days. Most recently, Mostnote was updated on November 2, 2026 and Elephant Folio on October 31, 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.*