# Notes vs Notes

Notes and Notes both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Notes's written reviews are positive against 51% of Notes's. Notes also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (641K vs 8). On price, rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Notes against 4.9 for Notes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notes has 641K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Notes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Notes's.

Notes ships an update every 9 months, Notes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (641K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes/id1110145109/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-notebook-and-reminders/id1582204558/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **641K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 6 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apple](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) | [Planning Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618240887) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes/id1110145109)

Capture your thoughts, ideas, and important information with a versatile note-taking app. Attach various file types, scan documents, create checklists, and even sketch directly within your notes. Organize with folders, tags, and smart searches, and collaborate with others on shared notes.

**Highlights:** Add attachments (PDFs, images, links), Scan paper documents, Create checklists, Sketch with finger or stylus, Search text in notes and handwriting, Collaborate on shared notes, Quick Note feature

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📝 Versatile note-taking app
- 🔒 Secure with password/biometric lock
- 🌐 Seamless sync across devices
- 🚀 Quick and responsive
- 📂 Organized with folders and tags

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/retrieving notes
- 🔋 High battery drain when using Apple Pencil
- 📝 Limited formatting options (font, color, etc.)
- 🔒 Password reset issues with locked notes

**Reported bugs**

- Notes randomly disappearing or not syncing
- Cursor jumping around when editing text
- Typing lag and performance issues
- Inconsistent behavior when adding images
- Formatting problems when pasting content

**Requested features**

- Add undo/redo functionality
- Improve table formatting and calculations
- Allow custom folder colors and icons
- Implement a page view for longer notes
- Integrate with Reminders app for to-do lists


### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-notebook-and-reminders/id1582204558)

Capture ideas, plan events, and manage tasks with this versatile note-taking app. Organize notes with custom views, filters, and priority pinning. Enjoy voice notes, file attachments, and secure local accounts.

**Highlights:** Voice notes, Checklist creation, File attachments, Drag and drop organization, Board and list views, Local accounts, Day/night modes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access for a Month | $1.49 | per month |
| Full Access for a Year | $11.99 | per year |
| Full Access Forever | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes free?

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

### Is Notes free?

Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Notes or Notes?

Notes is rated higher. Notes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 641K ratings, while Notes averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Notes or Notes have ads?

Neither Notes nor Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notes or Notes?

Notes ships an update every 9 months, and Notes every 3 months. Most recently, Notes was updated on September 25, 2026 and Notes on September 21, 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.*