# iNote vs NoteBrief

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoteBrief at none against iNote's 1. NoteBrief also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NoteBrief asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNote | NoteBrief |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inote-sticky-note-by-color/id1148660096/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 49.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CONG DUC TRAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/596643264) | [Si Yong Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777462143) |

## 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


### NoteBrief

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebrief/id6747108846)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNote free?

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

### Is NoteBrief free?

NoteBrief is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do iNote or NoteBrief have ads?

iNote shows ads; NoteBrief does not.

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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.*