Comparison

Pencil Note vs Shabbat

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 - Throw away old or outdated notes using the waste basket icon to keep everything neat and tidy!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

Shabbat

This alarm is designed for Shabbat-observant Jews, offering weekly recurring alarms that silence themselves automatically. Its simple, distraction-free interface ensures ease of use without requiring an internet connection or user accounts. It's ideal for reminders before candle-lighting or for waking up for synagogue services.

Highlights
  • Weekly recurring alarms
  • Automatic self-silencing
  • Simple, distraction-free design
  • Works offline
  • No accounts or tracking
Features
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Shabbat Alarm Clock is a simple alarm built specifically for Shabbat-observant Jews. Set an alarm once, and it will repeat automatically every week—no need to reset it each Friday. When the alarm rings, it quiets itself after a short time so you don’t need to press any buttons on Shabbat or Yom Tov. Designed to be minimal, dependable, and easy to use. Features • Weekly recurring alarms • Automatic self-silencing alarms • Simple, distraction-free design • Works without internet connection • No accounts, tracking, or ads Whether you need a reminder before candle-lighting, to wake up for synagogue, or for any Shabbat routine, Shabbat Alarm Clock helps you prepare without worry.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shabbat at 100% against Pencil Note's 25%. Shabbat also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.3 vs 2.4). Pencil Note's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Shabbat is free to download; Pencil Note costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shabbat holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Pencil Note's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shabbat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pencil Note ships an update every 7 months, Shabbat every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pencil Note versus Shabbat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPencil NoteShabbat
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.4 (5 ratings)4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings56 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagitech CorporationJeremy Jacob

Customer experience

Pencil Note

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

Shabbat

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Pencil Note

No in-app purchases

None

Shabbat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pencil Note free?
Pencil Note costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shabbat free?
Shabbat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Pencil Note or Shabbat?
Shabbat is rated higher. Pencil Note averages 2.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Shabbat averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Pencil Note or Shabbat have ads?
Neither Pencil Note nor Shabbat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pencil Note or Shabbat?
Pencil Note ships an update every 7 months, and Shabbat every 3 days. Most recently, Pencil Note was updated on November 2, 2026 and Shabbat on October 31, 2026.

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