# Lugelo vs NoteSub

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NoteSub at 100% against Lugelo's 50%. Lugelo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NoteSub sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Lugelo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lugelo ships an update every 6 weeks, NoteSub monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lugelo | NoteSub |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lugelo-capture-life-memories/id1174397068/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **50** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 297 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lugelo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1174397067) | [ZAHIR MIRZA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660994185) |

## What reviewers say

### Lugelo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lugelo-capture-life-memories/id1174397068)

This platform allows users to create, manage, and collaborate on personal and group stories. It supports rich media integration, AI-powered writing assistance, and VR gallery experiences. Users can securely share stories with customizable access controls.

**Highlights:** Create and manage multiple journal stories, Write stories with images, videos, and notes, AI Journal Assistant with prompts, Lugelo VR Gallery for 3D experiences, Collaborate with family and friends, Secure and private story sharing, Generate eBooks and scrapbooks

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### NoteSub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesub/id6742334239)

Capture thoughts, organize ideas, and manage projects with a beautifully designed, private note-taking app. Offers multiple note types, local storage, and optional iCloud sync for seamless cross-device access.

**Highlights:** Eight versatile note types, Local storage by default, Optional iCloud sync, Distraction-free design, Offline functionality, Search with tags, Apple Pencil integration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 Year | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lugelo free?

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

### Is NoteSub free?

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

### Do Lugelo or NoteSub have ads?

Neither Lugelo nor NoteSub shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lugelo or NoteSub?

Lugelo ships an update every 6 weeks, and NoteSub monthly. Most recently, Lugelo was updated on November 6, 2026 and NoteSub on November 4, 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.*