# iNote vs Note

The clearest difference is rating: iNote at 4.1 against Note's 2.8. iNote also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 22%) and ratings volume (2.4K vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Note sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iNote holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNote has 2.4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of iNote's written reviews are positive against 22% of Note's.

iNote ships an update every 2 weeks, Note every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNote | Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inote-sticky-note-by-color/id1148660096/reviews)** | [2.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-purpose-journal/id6504825711/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **49.0% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CONG DUC TRAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/596643264) | [LT VN TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753978317) |

## What reviewers say

### iNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inote-sticky-note-by-color/id1148660096)

Organize your thoughts, tasks, and lists using a vibrant color-coding system.  Add images, set reminders, and sync across devices with iCloud.  View notes in various layouts and even pin them to your Today Board widget.

**Highlights:** Organize notes by color, Attach photos to notes, iCloud sync and backup, Checklist notes for to-do lists, Reminders and calendar view, Pin notes to Today Board widget

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ColorNote Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Color-coded notes for organization
- 🔒 Ability to lock individual notes
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app freezes
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and editing notes
- 💸 Excessive ads in free version
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing after updates
- White text on white background making notes unreadable
- Inability to rearrange items in checklists

**Requested features**

- Add undo/redo functionality
- Improve search and filtering options
- Allow custom font and text formatting
- Provide backup and restore options


### Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-purpose-journal/id6504825711)

Capture, organize, and secure your thoughts with a versatile note-taking tool. Features include image notes, checklists, drawing, voice recording, and OCR for image-to-text conversion. Protect your data with PIN code security and operate offline.

**Highlights:** Image notes, Checklists, Drawing tools, Voice recording, Image to text conversion (OCR), PIN code security, Offline operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| One Month | $4.99 | per month |
| One Year | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNote free?

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

### Is Note free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iNote or Note?

iNote is rated higher. iNote averages 4.1 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while Note averages 2.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do iNote or Note have ads?

Both iNote and Note show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iNote or Note?

iNote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Note every 11 days. Most recently, iNote was updated on November 11, 2026 and Note on October 30, 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.*