# In Your Note vs Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Notes at 4.9 against In Your Note's 4.2. Notes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 5 months). In Your Note's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. In Your Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of In Your Note's written reviews are positive against 100% of Notes's.

In Your Note ships an update every 5 months, Notes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | In Your Note | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-your-note/id1261121703/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-notebook-and-reminders/id1582204558/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 21 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stephen Jang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1261121702) | [Planning Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618240887) |

## What reviewers say

### In Your Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-your-note/id1261121703)

This simple note-taking application allows users to create and view all their memos at a glance. It offers features like collapsing lengthy notes, text alignment, and dark mode support for a streamlined experience.

**Highlights:** Create new notes easily, Collapse/expand lengthy notes, Left, right, and center text alignment, Dark Mode support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free | $0.99 | one-time |


### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-notebook-and-reminders/id1582204558)

Capture ideas, plan events, and manage tasks with this versatile note-taking app. Organize notes with custom views, filters, and priority pinning. Enjoy voice notes, file attachments, and secure local accounts.

**Highlights:** Voice notes, Checklist creation, File attachments, Drag and drop organization, Board and list views, Local accounts, Day/night modes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access for a Month | $1.49 | per month |
| Full Access for a Year | $11.99 | per year |
| Full Access Forever | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is In Your Note free?

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

### Is Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, In Your Note or Notes?

Notes is rated higher. In Your Note averages 4.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Notes averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do In Your Note or Notes have ads?

In Your Note shows ads; Notes does not.

### Which is updated more often, In Your Note or Notes?

In Your Note ships an update every 5 months, and Notes every 3 months. Most recently, In Your Note was updated on September 13, 2026 and Notes on September 21, 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.*