# HighNotes vs HiNOTE

The clearest difference is rating: HiNOTE at 4.9 against HighNotes's 4.4. HiNOTE also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 47) and review sentiment (87% vs 73%). HighNotes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HiNOTE sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. HighNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

HiNOTE holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HiNOTE has 4.3K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of HighNotes's written reviews are positive against 87% of HiNOTE's.

HighNotes ships an update every 2 months, HiNOTE every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HighNotes | HiNOTE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highnotes/id1249114868/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hinote-cards-invites-and-notes/id1576511146/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 306 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Aleksandr Fiodorov](https://appshunter.io/developer/571378481) | [HiNotes! Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576511148) |

## What reviewers say

### HighNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highnotes/id1249114868)

This app encourages frequent, brief journaling to build a consistent habit. Easily add photos to your entries to make them more engaging and enjoyable to revisit.

**Highlights:** Frequent, brief note-taking, Builds journaling habit, Attach photos to notes, Enhances memory, Improves emotional health

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### HiNOTE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hinote-cards-invites-and-notes/id1576511146)

Create and send personalized digital greetings, invitations, and social media posts with unique templates and stationery. Features include RSVP tracking, photo sharing, and exclusive designs from renowned collaborators. Share effortlessly across multiple platforms without ads.

**Highlights:** Invitations with RSVP tracking, Birthday and holiday cards, Photo cards and digital frames, Personalized digital stationery, Exclusive collaborator designs, Effortless sharing across platforms, Weekly new designs

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Monogram Club | $3.99 | per month |
| Name here | $3.99 | one-time |
| LoveShackFancy | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mark D. Sikes | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💫 Elevated communication
- 🎨 Beautiful, creative designs
- 🤩 Surprising and delightful
- 🎉 Fun and easy to use
- ✨ Personalized and thoughtful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Limited customization options
- 🔗 Promotional link distracting
- 🚫 Requires phone number for signup
- 🔍 Difficult to search/find content

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when searching
- Inconsistent capitalization issues
- Authorization codes not received

**Requested features**

- Paid version without promotional link
- More customization options
- Ability to remove branding/logo
- Desktop/tablet app version
- Improved search and organization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HighNotes free?

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

### Is HiNOTE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HighNotes or HiNOTE?

HiNOTE is rated higher. HighNotes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while HiNOTE averages 4.9 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do HighNotes or HiNOTE have ads?

HiNOTE shows ads; HighNotes does not.

### Which is updated more often, HighNotes or HiNOTE?

HighNotes ships an update every 2 months, and HiNOTE every 5 weeks. Most recently, HighNotes was updated on October 13, 2026 and HiNOTE on October 18, 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.*