# withAppData vs Better notetaking

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: withAppData at none against Better notetaking's 4. withAppData also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). Better notetaking's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Better notetaking sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. withAppData asks for nothing beyond the download.

withAppData ships an update every 6 days, Better notetaking every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | withAppData | Better notetaking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kiyotaka Hori](https://appshunter.io/developer/434217041) | [Efficial e.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724939533) |

## What reviewers say

### withAppData

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/withappdata/id1219679801)

This app allows users to manage folders and files within their Dropbox account. It supports creating, renaming, moving, copying, and deleting files and folders, as well as downloading and uploading content. The app also offers file viewing for various formats and integration with iTunes for data transfer.

**Highlights:** File and folder management, Create, rename, move, copy, delete, Upload and download files, Multi-select for operations, File viewing for multiple formats, iTunes integration for data transfer, Web browser download functionality

**In-app purchases:** none


### Better notetaking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-notetaking-photopics/id6475717437)

Organize your notes, photos, and reminders with powerful search and tagging. Create notes with text, images, or to-do lists, and easily find them later using hashtags and full-text search. Access your information offline and stay organized anywhere.

**Highlights:** Notes with photos, text, or to-do lists, Quick photo capture to Inbox, Hashtag and full-text search, Photo editing tools, GPS coordinates for notes, Reminders for tasks and ideas, Offline access

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Passionate Hobbyist Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Crazy Professional Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Passionate Hobbyist Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Crazy Professional Yearly | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is withAppData free?

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

### Is Better notetaking free?

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

### Do withAppData or Better notetaking have ads?

withAppData shows ads; Better notetaking does not.

### Which is updated more often, withAppData or Better notetaking?

withAppData ships an update every 6 days, and Better notetaking every 2 months. Most recently, withAppData was updated on November 2, 2026 and Better notetaking 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.*
