# Notes vs EasyNotes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notes at none against EasyNotes's 10. Notes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (641K vs 4K). EasyNotes's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 9 months). On price, review sentiment and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EasyNotes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notes has 641K ratings behind it against 4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 51% and 52% positive.

Notes ships an update every 9 months, EasyNotes every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes | EasyNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (641K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes/id1110145109/reviews)** | [4.6 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easynotes-notes-memo-and-lists/id6450029780/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **641K** | 4K |
| Positive reviews | 51.2% of reviews | **51.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apple](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) | [Gulooloo Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574018169) |

## 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


### EasyNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easynotes-notes-memo-and-lists/id6450029780)

Capture your thoughts and ideas with a versatile note-taking app. Create rich text notes, add photos, sketch, record audio, and organize with colorful backgrounds and widgets. Secure your notes with multiple lock options and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Rich text notes with formatting, Customizable note backgrounds, Stylish sticky note widgets, Note organization with tags and archive, Emoji integration, Secure note locking (gesture, password, biometrics), iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| VIP - Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| VIP - Yearly | $11.49 | per year |
| VIP - Yearly | $14.49 | per year |
| VIP - Yearly | $16.99 | per year |
| VIP - Yearly | $16.99 | per year |
| VIP - Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| VIP - Lifetime | $20.99 | one-time |
| VIP - Lifetime | $26.99 | one-time |
| VIP - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable notes
- 📷 Ability to add photos
- 🗓️ Month calendar view with reminders
- 💻 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Export to PDF not working
- 🔒 Difficult to transfer VIP status to new device
- 🔒 Unable to access photos on Apple devices
- 🔒 Paid features required for basic functionality
- 🐛 Sync issues

**Reported bugs**

- Export to PDF not working
- Sync issues
- Picky about Apple Pencil input
- Widget not mirroring note colors
- Unable to access photos on Apple devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to create sub-folders within categories
- Dark mode option
- Family sharing
- Better device sync and transfer options
- More font and color customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes free?

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

### Is EasyNotes free?

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

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

Notes is rated higher. Notes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 641K ratings, while EasyNotes averages 4.6 from 4K ratings.

### Do Notes or EasyNotes have ads?

EasyNotes shows ads; Notes does not.

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

Notes ships an update every 9 months, and EasyNotes every 9 days. Most recently, Notes was updated on September 25, 2026 and EasyNotes on September 25, 2026.

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