# Note To Self Mail vs Note To Self

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Note To Self Mail at 374 against Note To Self's 21. Note To Self's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). 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 Note To Self sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Note To Self holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note To Self Mail has 374 ratings behind it against 21, 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 100% of Note To Self's.

Note To Self Mail ships an update every 6 weeks, Note To Self every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note To Self Mail | Note To Self |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (374 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-to-self-mail/id1135553707/reviews) | **[5.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-to-self-email-notes/id1441556005/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **374** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 90.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 85 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mathias Lipowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/668302586) | [Blake Gordon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1128599700) |

## 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


### Note To Self

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-to-self-email-notes/id1441556005)

Quickly email yourself reminders and notes without needing to log into email servers. Simply type your message and swipe to send. Unlock advanced features with a Pro subscription.

**Highlights:** Email notes to yourself, Quick and simple interface, Email verification, Unlimited emails (Pro), Light and dark mode (Pro), Send to multiple emails (Pro), Email history (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note To Self Mail free?

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

### Is Note To Self free?

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

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

Note To Self is rated higher. Note To Self Mail averages 4.8 out of 5 from 374 ratings, while Note To Self averages 5.0 from 21 ratings.

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

Neither Note To Self Mail nor Note To Self shows ads.

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

Note To Self Mail ships an update every 6 weeks, and Note To Self every 2 months. Most recently, Note To Self Mail was updated on September 29, 2026 and Note To Self on September 9, 2026.

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