# OnlyNote vs Pyd

The clearest difference is monetization model: Pyd at free against OnlyNote's free with in-app purchases. OnlyNote's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OnlyNote against 5.0 for Pyd. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

OnlyNote ships an update fortnightly, Pyd every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OnlyNote | Pyd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onlynote/id1175420157/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyd/id6777991931/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 45 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Joelson Fabian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332960934) | [Pyd Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777991934) |

## What reviewers say

### OnlyNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onlynote/id1175420157)

This messaging app allows users to send unique, disappearing "Notes" that are more personal than traditional chat. It uses a virtual in-app economy where sending a message costs a "Page," which can be earned back by recipients saying thank you.

**Highlights:** Send one-of-a-kind disappearing "Notes", Virtual in-app economy with "Pages", Earn "Pages" by receiving "Thank You" messages, Add unique photo "stamps" to messages, Apply curated font filters, Schedule message delivery for a future date/time

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pyd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pyd/id6777991931)

This app allows users to set their own rates for messages, voice calls, and video calls. Share your profile and get paid to be contacted directly by others. Track your activity and earnings, and withdraw funds through your integrated wallet.

**Highlights:** Set custom rates for messages, Per-minute rates for calls, Share public profile, Receive paid requests, Track activity and earnings, Withdraw funds via wallet

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OnlyNote free?

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

### Is Pyd free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OnlyNote or Pyd?

OnlyNote and Pyd are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do OnlyNote or Pyd have ads?

Neither OnlyNote nor Pyd shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OnlyNote or Pyd?

OnlyNote ships an update fortnightly, and Pyd every 10 days. Most recently, OnlyNote was updated on October 6, 2026 and Pyd on October 10, 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.*