# Note To Self Mail vs Shortnotes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Note To Self Mail at 90% against Shortnotes's 46%. Note To Self Mail also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (374 vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note To Self Mail sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Shortnotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Note To Self Mail holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note To Self Mail has 374 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Note To Self Mail's written reviews are positive against 46% of Shortnotes's.

Note To Self Mail ships an update every 6 weeks, Shortnotes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note To Self Mail | Shortnotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (374 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-to-self-mail/id1135553707/reviews)** | [4.1 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortnotes-quick-reference/id1234591621/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **374** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **90.2% of reviews** | 45.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mathias Lipowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/668302586) | [Ilya Gorodnyanskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137082233) |

## What reviewers say

### Note To Self Mail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-to-self-mail/id1135553707)

Quickly capture your thoughts and send them directly to your inbox. This app integrates with popular to-do list applications, streamlining your workflow by sending notes via email. It offers basic note-taking with advanced features available in the pro version.

**Highlights:** Send notes directly to inbox, Integrates with Trello, Evernote, etc., Attach photos (pro), Create sketches (pro), Attach audio notes (pro), Scan documents (pro)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $4.99 | per year |
| Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a coffee | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extremely fast and quick to use
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- ⚙️ Highly customizable settings and options
- 🔒 Secure SMTP-based email delivery
- 📧 Seamless email integration with multiple accounts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Google OAuth authentication issues
- 🔐 Requires SMTP server configuration (technical barrier)
- ⚠️ Occasional reliability issues after extended use
- 📱 Limited Apple Watch support
- 🌐 Browser sharing functionality sometimes fails

**Reported bugs**

- Google OAuth doesn't work properly
- Messages stuck in outbox with Google authentication
- App stops working after several weeks of use
- Safari share extension crashes or fails silently
- Browser sharing shows grey rectangle and fails

**Requested features**

- Scheduled/delayed send functionality
- Apple Watch native app
- Document scanning with PDF export
- YouTube title preservation in sharing
- iOS 26 UI updates


### Shortnotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortnotes-quick-reference/id1234591621)

Capture and organize small pieces of information like codes, names, or license plates. Access your quick references across all your Apple devices, with options to add tags, photos, and even import notes from your desktop.

**Highlights:** Simple note adding and deleting, Attach images to notes, Speech input for notes, Organize notes in folders, Filter notes by tags, iCloud synchronization, Today Widget and Apple Watch support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shortnotes Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note To Self Mail free?

Note To Self Mail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Shortnotes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Note To Self Mail or Shortnotes?

Note To Self Mail is rated higher. Note To Self Mail averages 4.8 out of 5 from 374 ratings, while Shortnotes averages 4.1 from 12 ratings.

### Do Note To Self Mail or Shortnotes have ads?

Neither Note To Self Mail nor Shortnotes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Note To Self Mail or Shortnotes?

Note To Self Mail ships an update every 6 weeks, and Shortnotes every 2 months. Most recently, Note To Self Mail was updated on October 11, 2026 and Shortnotes on October 2, 2026.

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