# Note Always vs MapNote2

The clearest difference is price: MapNote2 at $5.99 against Note Always's $14.99. MapNote2 also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.9) and device support (3 vs 1). Note Always's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (68% vs 45%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Note Always costs $14.99 and MapNote2 $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MapNote2 holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 36 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Note Always's written reviews are positive against 45% of MapNote2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Note Always ships an update every 2 weeks, MapNote2 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Always | MapNote2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$5.99** |
| Rating | [3.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-always/id1108733742/reviews) | **[4.1 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapnote2-infinity-size-note/id1488198559/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | **68.4% of reviews** | 45.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 36 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Always Sunny Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/572443468) | [Naoya Enokida](https://appshunter.io/developer/583844490) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Always

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-always/id1108733742)

A dedicated notebook app optimized for Apple Pencil, offering a smooth writing experience and intuitive editing tools. Effortlessly organize thoughts, draft ideas, and modify content without switching tools.

**Highlights:** Outstanding writing feel, Circle, grab, and move content, Intuitive modification (erase, undo), Diagram creation, Photo editing, Drag and drop to other apps

**In-app purchases:** none


### MapNote2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapnote2-infinity-size-note/id1488198559)

This app offers an infinitely expanding canvas for capturing and organizing thoughts. It's designed to mimic the natural, radial way the brain generates ideas, moving beyond linear note-taking. Ideal for brainstorming, mind mapping, and sketching out concepts.

**Highlights:** Infinite canvas for idea spreading, Radial thinking support, Mind mapping, Brainstorming tool, Idea sketching

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Always free?

Note Always costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MapNote2 free?

MapNote2 costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Note Always or MapNote2?

MapNote2 is rated higher. Note Always averages 3.9 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while MapNote2 averages 4.1 from 36 ratings.

### Do Note Always or MapNote2 have ads?

Neither Note Always nor MapNote2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Note Always or MapNote2?

Note Always ships an update every 2 weeks, and MapNote2 every 6 months. Most recently, Note Always was updated on June 10, 2026 and MapNote2 on September 16, 2026.

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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.*