# MyNote vs Smooth Note (with Folders)

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyNote at none against Smooth Note (with Folders)'s 1. Smooth Note (with Folders)'s advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smooth Note (with Folders) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MyNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for MyNote against 4.8 for Smooth Note (with Folders). Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 30 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of MyNote's written reviews are positive against 75% of Smooth Note (with Folders)'s.

MyNote ships an update monthly, Smooth Note (with Folders) every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyNote | Smooth Note (with Folders) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynote-simple-note-app/id1180495465/reviews)** | [4.8 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smooth-note-with-folders/id1586502581/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [fumio ueda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126481824) | [Syncly Applications](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437712077) |

## What reviewers say

### MyNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynote-simple-note-app/id1180495465)

This app allows users to quickly jot down ideas, schedules, and checklists. It features intuitive text resizing, automatic column expansion, and the ability to create a table of contents for easy navigation. Users can also easily copy, paste, email, and print their notes.

**Highlights:** Instant text size change via pinch, Automatic column height expansion, Table of contents creation, Copy and paste functionality, Email and print notes, Page scrolling and turning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smooth Note (with Folders)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smooth-note-with-folders/id1586502581)

This app offers a simple and fast way to take notes, organize them into folders, and customize your writing experience. It supports dark mode, voice input, and easy sharing to various platforms.

**Highlights:** Folder in folder organization, Dark mode support, Fast app launch, Customizable font and size, Convenient copy and paste, Voice input, Sharing to SNS and email

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads etc | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyNote free?

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

### Is Smooth Note (with Folders) free?

Smooth Note (with Folders) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MyNote or Smooth Note (with Folders)?

MyNote is rated higher. MyNote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Smooth Note (with Folders) averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.

### Do MyNote or Smooth Note (with Folders) have ads?

Both MyNote and Smooth Note (with Folders) show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyNote or Smooth Note (with Folders)?

MyNote ships an update monthly, and Smooth Note (with Folders) every 6 days. Most recently, MyNote was updated on October 12, 2026 and Smooth Note (with Folders) on October 12, 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.*