# Grid Note vs WeNotes+

The clearest difference is ads: Grid Note at none against WeNotes+'s shown. Grid Note also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). WeNotes+'s advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (93% vs 70%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grid Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and WeNotes+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WeNotes+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeNotes+ has 2.2K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Grid Note's written reviews are positive against 93% of WeNotes+'s.

Grid Note ships an update every 5 weeks, WeNotes+ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grid Note | WeNotes+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-note-smart-way-to-note/id1231297466/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wenotes-plus/id1477319356/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | **93.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 58 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sumi Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/597077264) | [传胜 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/789568029) |

## What reviewers say

### Grid Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-note-smart-way-to-note/id1231297466)

This app offers a unique grid layout for structured note-taking, with a library of templates and organizational tools. It supports markdown and various export formats, with offline use and automatic iCloud backup. Premium features like real-time sync are available via subscription.

**Highlights:** Unique grid format for structured notes, Template library, Organize notes with notebooks and tags, Markdown support, Export in various formats, Offline use, Automatic iCloud backup

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Annual | $9.99 | per year |


### WeNotes+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wenotes-plus/id1477319356)

Capture thoughts, to-do lists, and ideas with a versatile note-taking and voice recording app. Personalize your notes with formatting options, photos, and color themes. Secure your data and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Personalized notes and voice recording, Shortcut toolbar for formatting, Photo insertion and automatic cropping, Export to PDF, JPG, HTML, TXT, Password and biometric security, iCloud synchronization, Calendar view and search functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| VIP Annual | $7.99 | per year |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 💡 Useful for notes
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient
- 👍 Organized

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches/bugs
- 🔒 Forced 5-star review to unlock features
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Syncing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing
- Freezing when adding photos
- Syncing problems between devices

**Requested features**

- More color/font options
- Ability to manually order folders
- Checkboxes for to-do lists
- Embed videos/audio
- Unlimited free notes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grid Note free?

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

### Is WeNotes+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Grid Note or WeNotes+?

WeNotes+ is rated higher. Grid Note averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while WeNotes+ averages 4.8 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Grid Note or WeNotes+ have ads?

WeNotes+ shows ads; Grid Note does not.

### Which is updated more often, Grid Note or WeNotes+?

Grid Note ships an update every 5 weeks, and WeNotes+ every 3 months. Most recently, Grid Note was updated on August 21, 2026 and WeNotes+ on August 8, 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.*