# Fast Notes vs MapNotesNYC Lite

The clearest difference is rating: Fast Notes at 4.7 against MapNotesNYC Lite's 4.0. Fast Notes also leads on ratings volume (16 vs 1). MapNotesNYC Lite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Fast Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fast Notes has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fast Notes | MapNotesNYC Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-notes-memo-and-lists/id1071764370/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapnotesnyc-lite/id6748045358/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emanuele Floris](https://appshunter.io/developer/597490842) | [Ledian Ismalaj](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663431654) |

## What reviewers say

### Fast Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fast-notes-memo-and-lists/id1071764370)

This app offers a modern approach to note-taking and list-making using intuitive gesture controls. It aims to replace traditional pen and paper methods with a digital solution available on Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Gesture-based controls, Note-taking, To-do lists, Digital replacement for pen and paper, Available on iPhone and iPad

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### MapNotesNYC Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapnotesnyc-lite/id6748045358)

Pinpoint locations on an interactive NYC map to store categorized notes and reminders. Access your saved places with home screen widgets and scheduled notifications. This app prioritizes privacy with completely offline and private data storage.

**Highlights:** Interactive NYC map with pins, Categorized notes and reminders, Home screen widgets, Scheduled notifications, Offline and private data storage, Smart categories and search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fast Notes free?

Fast Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MapNotesNYC Lite free?

MapNotesNYC Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fast Notes or MapNotesNYC Lite?

Fast Notes is rated higher. Fast Notes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while MapNotesNYC Lite averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Fast Notes or MapNotesNYC Lite have ads?

Fast Notes shows ads; MapNotesNYC Lite does not.

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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.*