# Grid Note vs iNote

The clearest difference is rating: iNote at 4.8 against Grid Note's 4.4. iNote also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 70%) and ratings volume (295 vs 38). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grid Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and iNote sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iNote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNote has 295 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 91% of iNote's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grid Note | iNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-note-smart-way-to-note/id1231297466/reviews) | **[4.8 (295 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inote-ideas-note-and-notebook/id1479356575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **295** |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | **90.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 58 MB | 230 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) | [iDaily Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364264742) |

## 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 |


### iNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inote-ideas-note-and-notebook/id1479356575)

Capture inspiration and organize your thoughts with a robust note-taking app. Features include cloud sync, a notebook system for organization, and rich text formatting. Protect your ideas with passcode and backup options.

**Highlights:** Cloud Sync, Notebook System, Rich Text Formatting, Checklists, Passcode Protection, Picture Export

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iNote Pro · Monthly Membership | $0.49 | per month |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Special | $1.49 | per month |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Special | $13.99 | per year |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Yearly Plan | $18.49 | per year |
| iNote Cloud 50 GB Special Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| iNote Cloud 50 GB Yearly Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| iNote Reset Passcode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee for Developer | $2.99 | one-time |
| iNote Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coffee for Designer | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful organization features
- 🚀 Efficient note-taking
- 🎨 Visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Limited sync/backup options
- 🔍 Searching could be improved
- 💰 Subscription model for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Backup failures
- Rotated photos after insertion
- Lack of auto-capitalization

**Requested features**

- Markdown support
- Ability to reorder notebooks
- Improved photo/image handling
- Sync across devices
- Voice recording option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grid Note free?

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

### Is iNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Grid Note or iNote?

iNote is rated higher. Grid Note averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while iNote averages 4.8 from 295 ratings.

### Do Grid Note or iNote have ads?

Neither Grid Note nor iNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grid Note or iNote?

Grid Note ships an update every 5 weeks, and iNote every 5 weeks. Most recently, Grid Note was updated on August 21, 2026 and iNote on September 19, 2026.

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