# Note To Self Mail vs CRAFTED (AI)

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Note To Self Mail at 377 against CRAFTED (AI)'s 1. Note To Self Mail also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). CRAFTED (AI)'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, 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 CRAFTED (AI) sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CRAFTED (AI) 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 377 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Note To Self Mail ships an update every 6 weeks, CRAFTED (AI) every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note To Self Mail | CRAFTED (AI) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (377 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-to-self-mail/id1135553707/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crafted-ai/id6758739467/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **377** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 85 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mathias Lipowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/668302586) | [Sean Dugan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1874729534) |

## 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


### CRAFTED (AI)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crafted-ai/id6758739467)

Transform your DIY furniture and installation ideas into reality. Describe your vision, upload a photo of your space, and let AI generate custom build options and step-by-step guides. Perfect for beginners seeking to build with confidence.

**Highlights:** AI-powered space analysis, Custom build recommendations, Step-by-step installation guides, AR space preview, Material lists with store links, Hands-free voice navigation, AI troubleshooting chat

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crafted Pro Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Crafted Pro Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Single Guide | $15.99 | one-time |
| Crafted PRO Lifetime | $199.99 | 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 CRAFTED (AI) free?

CRAFTED (AI) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Note To Self Mail or CRAFTED (AI)?

CRAFTED (AI) is rated higher. Note To Self Mail averages 4.8 out of 5 from 377 ratings, while CRAFTED (AI) averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Note To Self Mail or CRAFTED (AI) have ads?

Neither Note To Self Mail nor CRAFTED (AI) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Note To Self Mail or CRAFTED (AI)?

Note To Self Mail ships an update every 6 weeks, and CRAFTED (AI) every 3 weeks. Most recently, Note To Self Mail was updated on October 26, 2026 and CRAFTED (AI) on October 24, 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.*