PaintNotes vs NoteEase
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PaintNotes
This app offers a minimalist digital notebook with an infinite canvas for freeform writing and drawing. Easily import files and organize your thoughts without delay.
- Infinite canvas
- Freeform writing and drawing
- File import
- Minimalist interface
- Unlimited drafts
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The PaintNote are simple, freely written notebooks. The minimalist interface and simple features make it easier to use. Start to write without any waiting. Unlimited draft paper, free to move, zoom and position. You can import files in a variety of formats.
NoteEase
This app digitizes handwritten notes and photos, allowing for easy annotation and organization. Capture, edit, and share your visual and text-based ideas across devices for a streamlined workflow.
- Convert photos to digital notes
- Annotate existing photos
- Type and format text notes
- Stylus support for drawing
- Organize and archive notes
- Sync and share across devices
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Say goodbye to the hassle of handwritten notes and photos cluttering your life. Welcome to NoteEase+, the ultimate note-taking app that simplifies your life. With NoteEase+, you can effortlessly document your notes, scribble, and annotate on photos or handwritten documents. Whether you're using a smartphone or tablet, NoteEase+ is your digital companion for efficient note-taking and organization. Key Features: Photo to Note: Instantly convert handwritten documents into digital notes by snapping a photo with your device. Photo Annotation: Easily add notes to existing photos from your gallery, creating a visual diary of your memories. Text Input: Type and format your notes with ease, making your text-based notes as beautiful as your handwriting. Stylus Support: Take full advantage of your iPad or tablet with Stylus Pen support. Scribble and draw directly on graphics. Organize and Archive: Efficiently manage your notes, grouping them with related images for a clutter-free experience. Accessibility: Access your notes and photos from any device, be it your smartphone or tablet. Sync and Share: Seamlessly sync and share your notes and images across your devices or with friends and colleagues. Say hello to a decluttered and organized life with NoteEase+. Capture and treasure your handwritten notes and photos digitally while enhancing your note-taking experience. Download NoteEase+ today and embark on a journey of efficient, digital note-taking. --「Paid subscription」-- ● Yearly member $29.99 ● Permanent member $49.99 ● Upon confirmation of purchase, you will be charged from your iTunes account. You can cancel the subscription for the next cycle at least 24 hours before the end of each cycle. The subscription will be automatically renewed within 24 hours after the end of each cycle. The subscribed cycle cannot be cancelled. ● Privacy Policy: http://static.rhinoxlab.com/html/privacy/10162157567636510032_en.html?appName=NoteEase ● Payment agreement: http://static.rhinoxlab.com/html/paymentagreement/general_en.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NoteEase at 4.4 against PaintNotes's 3.8. NoteEase also leads on iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16.0). PaintNotes's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (67% vs 42%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. PaintNotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NoteEase sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NoteEase holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 66 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of PaintNotes's written reviews are positive against 42% of NoteEase's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
PaintNotes ships an update fortnightly, NoteEase monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PaintNotes | NoteEase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (29 ratings) | 4.4 (66 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 41.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 29 | 66 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 心悦 吕 | Hangzhou Jiadi Bozhong |
Customer experience
PaintNotes
NoteEase
In-app purchases
PaintNotes
- Unlocking features$3.99
NoteEase
- Yearly member3 Days trial$4.491 Year
- Yearly member3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Xnotes永久会员优惠价$3.99
- Permanent member$6.99
- Permanent member$49.99
