Comparison

Pocket Note Pro vs Notes Hive

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pocket Note Pro

Transform your device into a powerful business notebook. Quickly jot down ideas with manual or keyboard input, add photos, maps, and graphical elements. Organize notes into groups and export them as images or PDFs for easy sharing and printing.

Highlights
  • Handwriting and keyboard input
  • Add photos and maps
  • Insert figures and lines
  • Export as image or PDF
  • Organize notes into groups
  • iCloud sync
  • Siri Shortcuts compatible
Features
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Would you like to make your smartphone or tablet PC into a useful business tool?  Pocket Note is a notepad application specially designed for the business scene. With Pocket Note, you can quickly put your ideas together by a straightforward, simple operation. [Major functions] - We provided grid lines and horizontal ruled lines on the notepad to make it easier to organize what you write down.And when you don't need a grid or horizontal lines, you can choose "blank". - You can input either manually or from the keyboard (compatible with Apple Pencil).  For manual input, choose from 2 pens, "regular" or "thick", and an eraser.  For pen size and color, choose from 20 sizes and 25 colors. - You can paste up to 20 photos on each page. - You can paste maps.  With a map, you can do the following:   You can display your current position on the map using GPS.   By continuously pressing down at a given location on the map, you can place a pin at the location.   By inputting a name or address, you can place a pin at that location.   You can also specify the zoom factor as you wish. - By pasting figures and lines, you can display your notes graphically.  For figures, choose from rectangles, triangles or circles.  You can specify their size and shape freely.  Lines may be with or without arrows.  For figures and lines, choose from 25 different colors. - You can save your notes as an image or a PDF file. You can do the following:  Print them out with a printer.  Save them as images in iOS "Photos".  Attach them to emails as images or PDF files.  Share them as images with iCloud Photo Sharing.  Paste them as images in iOS standard "Notes".  Save them as PDF files in iOS standard "iBooks".  They can be uploaded as images to Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Instagram, Evernote, Flickr, Line, etc.  (If these applications are installed. Also, if the application is compatible with iOS App Extensions, they can be uploaded as images.) - Notes can be organized into groups.  Several groups can be set for each note.  Notes can be displayed by group, or by modified date. - It's compatible with iCloud, so you can share your notes on your iPhone or iPad. - Compatible with Siri Shortcuts. [Contact us] https://www.studioks.net/en/contact-us/ [Studio K's - Business Applications Maker] https://www.studioks.net/en/

About

Notes Hive

Features
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Welcome to Notes Hive, where organization meets creativity in perfect harmony. Just as bees meticulously organize their honeycomb, Notes Hive helps you structure your thoughts, tasks, and creative expressions in beautiful notes, to-do lists, and drawings. KEY FEATURES :- Versatile Note-Taking : - Create rich, beautiful notes with text, images, and voice recordings - Customize with elegant backgrounds, colors, and gradients - Create reminders Smart To-Do Lists : - Organize tasks with easy-to-use checklists - Customize with elegant backgrounds, colors, and gradients - Add images and audio to tasks - Create reminders Creative Drawing Canvas : - Express yourself with our drawing canvas - Perfect for sketches, diagrams, and handwritten notes - Multiple brush weights and colors Intelligent Organization : - Sort notes and to-dos into custom categories - Smart search functionality Never Miss a Thing : - Set reminders for important notes and to-do lists Premium Features : - Dark mode for comfortable nighttime use - Additional beautiful backgrounds and gradients - App lock - Speech-to-text feature for ease Now Available in 14 Languages : Choose your preferred language under Settings -> Language and enjoy Notes Hive in: - English, French, German, Spanish, Italian - Korean, Portuguese, Hindi, Chinese, Russian - Arabic, Japanese, Dutch, and Swedish This makes Notes Hive more accessible and user-friendly for everyone across the globe! Perfect For: - Students organizing study notes - Professionals managing projects - Artists capturing creative ideas - Writers documenting thoughts - Anyone seeking better organization Join the Hive: Transform your digital notes and to-dos today with Notes Hive. Experience the perfect balance of functionality and beauty in this note-taking app. Whether you're capturing quick thoughts, planning projects, or expressing creativity, Notes Hive is your perfect companion for keeping ideas organized and accessible. Terms of Use: https://tattvamenterprises.com/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Pocket Note Pro4 screens
Notes Hive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Notes Hive at Free against Pocket Note Pro's $3.99. Pocket Note Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Notes Hive is free to download; Pocket Note Pro costs $3.99 up front. Notes Hive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pocket Note Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Note Pro ships an update monthly, Notes Hive every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pocket Note Pro versus Notes Hive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket Note ProNotes Hive
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNAOAKI SEKIGUCHITATTVAM ENTERPRISES

In-app purchases

None

Pocket Note Pro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Notes Hive

Subscriptions2
  • Notes Hive Premium - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Notes Hive Premium - Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Notes Hive Premium - Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Pocket Note Pro free?
Pocket Note Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Notes Hive free?
Notes Hive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pocket Note Pro or Notes Hive have ads?
Notes Hive shows ads; Pocket Note Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Note Pro or Notes Hive?
Pocket Note Pro ships an update monthly, and Notes Hive every 2 months. Most recently, Pocket Note Pro was updated on October 6, 2026 and Notes Hive on October 9, 2026.

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