Comparison

Pencil Note vs Authenticator for Amazon

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pencil Note

Create and organize digital sticky notes on a virtual bulletin board. Supports Apple Pencil for realistic writing and drawing with pressure sensitivity. Offers various paper types and pen colors for personalized notes.

Highlights
  • Digital bulletin board for notes
  • Apple Pencil support with pressure sensitivity
  • Four paper types and two pen colors
  • Finger eraser functionality
  • Organize and move notes freely
  • Split screen support
Features
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Gather your thoughts in a flash using Pencil Note! With support for the new Apple Pencil, you can create sticky notes and save them on a digital bulletin board. Choose from 4 different paper types: pink or yellow sticky notes, graphing, or cardstock paper and two pen colours: red or blue to create notes on the go. Keep track of important dates, lists and other matters in this handy app. Apple Pencil support allows you to jot down notes like you would in reality. Pressure sensitivity gives you the option to not only write, but draw. Applying more pressure with the pen creates thicker lines. Now, once enabled in the Options screen, you can also erase your mistakes using a swipe of your finger! Use Pencil Note to write or draw out ideas and always have them on hand! Features: - Create and keep track of notes using this handy digital bulletin board. - Move around notes to help you organize your thoughts to commit them to memory. - Use red or blue ink and choose from 4 paper types to make differentiation easy. - Make a mistake? Simply trash the note and create a new one or enable the finger eraser in the Options screen to make quick work of your errors with a swipe of your fingertip! - Draw or write! The Apple Pencil support allows you to further enhance your notes, but you can also draw designs with your fingertips. - Simple controls! Tap on a paper to create a new page and tap away from a note when done to minimize and then move it around the bulletin board. - Split screen is supported to let you take notes as you use other apps. - All rotations are now supported for more ease of use. - Throw away old or outdated notes using the waste basket icon to keep everything neat and tidy! - Keep an eye on all of your notes with a quick glance! Organize your day and your thoughts in a snap! **The music used in the App Preview videos are for demonstration purposes only and are not available within the app. The music has been provided by Sound-ideas.com.

About

Authenticator for Amazon

Secure your online accounts with reliable two-factor authentication. This app generates time-based verification codes for safer sign-ins and stronger account protection across various platforms. Setup is quick via QR code scanning or manual entry, with encrypted local storage for privacy.

Highlights
  • Two-factor authentication (2FA)
  • Time-based verification codes
  • QR code scanner
  • Encrypted local storage
  • Backup and recovery
  • User-friendly interface
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Protect your online accounts and personal data with our secure and easy-to-use authentication app designed to provide reliable two-factor authentication (2FA) for safer sign-ins and stronger account protection. The app generates secure time-based verification codes that help prevent unauthorized access and add an extra layer of security to your accounts, gaming profiles, shopping services, and other online platforms. Getting started is quick and simple. Connect your account, scan a QR code or manually enter setup details, and instantly begin generating authentication codes that refresh automatically every few seconds. With encrypted local storage and advanced privacy protection, your sensitive information stays secure and fully under your control. Key Features: - Secure two-factor authentication (2FA) - Fast generation of time-based verification codes - QR code scanner for easy setup - Encrypted local storage for enhanced privacy - Backup and recovery support - Simple, clean, and user-friendly interface Whether you’re protecting personal accounts, gaming services, or online platforms, our app helps keep your information secure at all times. Subscriptions & In-App Purchases: Weekly — $4.99 Monthly — $12.99 Yearly — $39.99 Lifetime — $59.99 Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your device settings. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1esenraLZwPR5Ez5k37ohmGm5EUy75q2eMwEkuJ1Aevw/edit Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Authenticator for Amazon at Free against Pencil Note's $0.99. Authenticator for Amazon also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Pencil Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and rating (2.4 vs 2.0). On ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Authenticator for Amazon is free to download; Pencil Note costs $0.99 up front. Authenticator for Amazon sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Pencil Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pencil Note holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Pencil Note's written reviews are positive against 0% of Authenticator for Amazon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pencil Note ships an update every 7 months, Authenticator for Amazon every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pencil Note versus Authenticator for Amazon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPencil NoteAuthenticator for Amazon
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.4 (5 ratings) — better2.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings59 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagitech CorporationGrand Energy LLC

Customer experience

Pencil Note

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%

Authenticator for Amazon

All ratings9 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pencil Note

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Authenticator for Amazon

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
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  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Pencil Note free?
Pencil Note costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Authenticator for Amazon free?
Authenticator for Amazon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pencil Note or Authenticator for Amazon?
Pencil Note is rated higher. Pencil Note averages 2.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Authenticator for Amazon averages 2.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Pencil Note or Authenticator for Amazon have ads?
Neither Pencil Note nor Authenticator for Amazon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pencil Note or Authenticator for Amazon?
Pencil Note ships an update every 7 months, and Authenticator for Amazon every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pencil Note was updated on September 25, 2026 and Authenticator for Amazon on October 2, 2026.

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