# Note Board vs Notesy

The clearest difference is rating: Notesy at 4.9 against Note Board's 4.0. Notesy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Note Board's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note Board sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Notesy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notesy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notesy has 28 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Note Board ships an update every 2 months, Notesy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Board | Notesy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-board-instant-notes/id1261512580/reviews) | **[4.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesy-quick-and-private-notes/id6739267336/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Digital Footmark Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062685418) | [Joseph Ranft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784301627) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Board

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-board-instant-notes/id1261512580)

Capture quick thoughts and reminders by drawing sticky notes on a virtual cork board or by taking instant photos. Customize your notes with various colors and pen styles for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Virtual cork board, Sticky note creation, Instant photo memos, Multiple note colors, Various pen styles, Eraser tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Notesy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesy-quick-and-private-notes/id6739267336)

Capture thoughts instantly with this fast, private note-taking app. It opens immediately without sign-up or internet, keeping your notes securely on your device. Enjoy colorful, easily searchable notes with smart timestamps.

**Highlights:** Instant opening without login, Offline functionality, Private, device-stored notes, Six customizable note colors, Smart date timestamps, Minimalist and fast interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Board free?

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

### Is Notesy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Note Board or Notesy?

Notesy is rated higher. Note Board averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Notesy averages 4.9 from 28 ratings.

### Do Note Board or Notesy have ads?

Note Board shows ads; Notesy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Note Board or Notesy?

Note Board ships an update every 2 months, and Notesy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Note Board was updated on August 17, 2026 and Notesy on September 18, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*