# TopX vs Note X

The clearest difference is price: Note X at Free against TopX's $3.99. Note X also leads on ratings volume (27 vs 2). TopX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Note X is free to download; TopX costs $3.99 up front. Note X sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TopX asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for TopX against 4.6 for Note X. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note X has 27 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TopX ships an update every 5 months, Note X every 10 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TopX | Note X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topx/id1257619493/reviews) | **[4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-x-notepad/id1673667097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kielmeyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/495581141) | [受杰 柯](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634142370) |

## What reviewers say

### TopX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topx/id1257619493)

This app helps you complete tasks by prioritizing, organizing, and breaking them down. It offers a simple interface with advanced features for power users, focusing on task completion over strict deadlines.

**Highlights:** Prioritize tasks, Organize tasks, Order tasks, Break down tasks, Focus on tasks, Simple interface, Advanced features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Note X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-x-notepad/id1673667097)

A versatile note-taking app for digital and handwritten notes, memos, and drafts. Organize study materials with built-in notebooks, insert images, and customize writing styles. Secure your notes with password protection.

**Highlights:** Keyboard and handwriting input, Built-in notebooks for organization, Insert pictures into notes, Customizable paper and font colors, Password protection and encryption, Share notes as images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Version | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Version Quarterly | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Version | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TopX free?

TopX costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Note X free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TopX or Note X?

Note X is rated higher. TopX averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Note X averages 4.6 from 27 ratings.

### Do TopX or Note X have ads?

Note X shows ads; TopX does not.

### Which is updated more often, TopX or Note X?

TopX ships an update every 5 months, and Note X every 10 months. Most recently, TopX was updated on October 20, 2026 and Note X on October 20, 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.*