Comparison

51 Home vs My Notes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

51 Home

Access comprehensive Canadian real estate listings, including sales, rentals, and new developments. Search by map, view transaction history, and receive property alerts. Connect with Chinese-speaking real estate agents for personalized service.

Highlights
  • Extensive property database
  • Official Canadian data access
  • Map search with transit and school info
  • Real-time property alerts
  • New developments and pre-construction listings
  • Direct rentals from landlords
  • Connect with licensed agents
Features
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51 Real Estate is a premier platform under 加国无忧 (51.CA), dedicated to providing Chinese-speaking users with comprehensive real estate information across Canada. With 20 years of professional experience in the real estate industry, we have earned the trust of nearly one million users with housing-related needs. Whether in Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Prince Edward Island, or other regions, 51 Real Estate offers an extensive property database and continues to actively expand access to official Canadian data. Whether you want to buy, sell, rent, or lease, or simply track nearby property transaction prices, 51 Real Estate gives you instant access to detailed, real-time information anytime, anywhere. Whether you are a homeowner, student, investor, or immigrant, our network of professional Chinese-speaking real estate agents provides high-quality services for resale homes, rentals, and new developments. Why choose 51 Real Estate? Official Data - Authorized by Canadian real estate boards and actively connecting to more official data sources. - Listings with high-resolution images, real-time updates, and the latest property information. - Community insights, school information, and local highlights to support informed decision-making. Transaction History - Search any address to instantly view listing history and sold prices. - Access nearby transaction prices anytime to make better buying decisions. Map Search - Metro and bus routes: quickly locate properties near subway stations in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. - School info: including rankings and district boundaries to find properties near top schools easily. Property Alerts - Save favorite listings and receive instant notifications on price changes, sold status, and updates. - Filter your preferred areas and subscribe to get real-time alerts for all changes in your target regions. New Developments & Pre-construction Homes - The most comprehensive pre-construction data, covering new launches and upcoming projects in major cities. - Detailed information on pricing, floor plans, payment terms, developers, and more. - VIP access to experienced new home specialists, giving you a competitive edge in investments. Direct Rentals from Landlords - Quickly and freely post rental ads—chosen by thousands of landlords. - Verified and reviewed by our platform team to ensure reliable, authentic listings. Trusted Agents - Hundreds of licensed professionals available online, supporting multi-language communication and showings in multiple regions. - One-click appointment booking for comprehensive, personalized services from experienced Chinese-speaking agents.

About

My Notes

This app allows for freeform handwritten note-taking and drawing on an infinite canvas. It supports file imports and graphic diary creation with image integration, serving as a digital tool for learning and organization.

Highlights
  • Infinite canvas for notes and drawing
  • Handwritten note-taking
  • Graphic diary creation with images
  • File import and annotation
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Paperless learning tool
Features
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「My Notes」 is a very popular handwritten note application, breaking the paperless learning. Handwritten notes, more convenient for editing notes, The design is simple and can be used for painting. It is another window for learning software and a good helper for sorting out files. You can also edit a graphic diary. Pictures can be added to each diary, not just words. Support file import annotation and other functions, making it more convenient and concise to use. Support Apple pencil, which can be integrated into your process whether you are studying or working. This subscription will be automatically renewed through your iTunes account, with the renewal fee deducted from your plan within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel automatic renewal at the Account Settings office at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. If your trial does not end, the remaining days will automatically expire after you start your subscription. To open a subscription, you agree to the following terms: The terms of service : https://jianxiwu.github.io/posts/jianxi/fuwu Privacy policy : https://jianxiwu.github.io/posts/jianxi/privacy

Screenshots

51 Home4 screens
My Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

51 Home and My Notes both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 46% of 51 Home's written reviews are positive against 0% of My Notes's. 51 Home also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). My Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and ratings volume (13 vs 2). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. My Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. 51 Home asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for 51 Home against 4.4 for My Notes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Notes has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of 51 Home's written reviews are positive against 0% of My Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

51 Home ships an update monthly, My Notes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
51 Home versus My Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter51 HomeMy Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better4.4 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings213 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer51.CA INC.文龙 林

Customer experience

51 Home

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative46.2%

My Notes

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

51 Home

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

My Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly VIP3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Quarter VIP3 Days trial$4.493 Months
One-time1
  • Pro Version$4.99

Questions

Is 51 Home free?
51 Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Notes free?
My Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 51 Home or My Notes?
51 Home is rated higher. 51 Home averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while My Notes averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.
Do 51 Home or My Notes have ads?
My Notes shows ads; 51 Home does not.
Which is updated more often, 51 Home or My Notes?
51 Home ships an update monthly, and My Notes every 2 weeks. Most recently, 51 Home was updated on October 21, 2026 and My Notes on October 6, 2026.

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