# Write notes on the screen vs Notes

Write notes on the screen and Notes both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Notes's written reviews are positive against 25% of Write notes on the screen's. Notes also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (654 vs 27). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Write notes on the screen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notes has 654 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Write notes on the screen's written reviews are positive against 79% of Notes's.

Write notes on the screen ships an update every 27 months, Notes monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Write notes on the screen | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-notes-on-the-screen/id1069821650/reviews) | **[4.8 (654 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-notepad-and-lists/id1489717129/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **654** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **78.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alejandro Melero Zaballos](https://appshunter.io/developer/665859435) | [Orange Dog](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673134885) |

## What reviewers say

### Write notes on the screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-notes-on-the-screen/id1069821650)

Capture your thoughts and ideas with a digital notepad. Quickly jot down notes, create sketches, or make to-do lists using various drawing tools and backgrounds. Easily share your creations or save them for later.

**Highlights:** Choose color and typography, Various background options, Clear, undo, and save notes, Insert images or take photos, Share notes instantly

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual plan | $19.99 | per year |
| REMOVE ADS | $5.99 | one-time |
| Full forever purchase | $34.99 | one-time |


### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-notepad-and-lists/id1489717129)

This app combines a notepad, to-do list, and memo functionality into a single, intuitive interface. Easily create notes from text, voice, or images, and organize them with reminders and sorting options. Secure your data and transfer it to new devices.

**Highlights:** 3-in-1 notepad, to-do list, and memos, Create notes from photos, images, and voice, Set notifications and reminders, Sort notes by urgency, category, due date, color, Secure notes with a security code, Data transfer to new devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface
- 🎨 Highly customizable with colors and themes
- 🆓 Free app with no ads
- 🔒 Password protected notes
- 📱 Well-organized layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads despite paid subscription
- ❓ Unclear note retention policies
- 🤔 Complicated question/support system

**Reported bugs**

- Unexpected ads appearing after recent updates for paid subscribers

**Requested features**

- More engaging task motivation features
- Clearer documentation on note persistence
- Improved customer support interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Write notes on the screen free?

Write notes on the screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Write notes on the screen or Notes?

Notes is rated higher. Write notes on the screen averages 4.6 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Notes averages 4.8 from 654 ratings.

### Do Write notes on the screen or Notes have ads?

Both Write notes on the screen and Notes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Write notes on the screen or Notes?

Write notes on the screen ships an update every 27 months, and Notes monthly. Most recently, Write notes on the screen was updated on September 13, 2026 and Notes on September 27, 2026.

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