NoteToScreen vs Epoch Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NoteToScreen
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NoteToScreen lets you quickly and easily bring your paper notes to the screen. They're saved in secure online notebooks, so you can access them from anywhere. You can have your notebooks' text made searchable, and you can even collaborate with others on notebooks, with live commenting and chat functionality. This app works with a NoteToScreen account, which is free and can be made from within the app.
Epoch Notes
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Type your notes and draw on top at the same time with Epoch - the handwriting and typing app designed to leave the competition in the dust. Epoch bridges the gap between technical precision and creative freedom, offering a seamless workflow for students, researchers, and professionals. Key Features: - Complex Document Content Search: Find exactly what you need, even in dense technical notes and large folders. - LaTeX & Markdown Support: Use the syntax you love with zero friction. - Inline & Block Styles: Flexible formatting to match your document preferences. - Custom Commands & Formats: Tailor your workflow to your specific needs. - Pen Smoothing: Find your perfect handwriting. - Ultra-Fast PDF Rendering: View and export your work instantly. Perfect your notetaking workflow today with Epoch.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Epoch Notes at every 3 days against NoteToScreen's every 32 months. NoteToScreen's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NoteToScreen ships an update every 32 months, Epoch Notes every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NoteToScreen | Epoch Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PromptBit LLC | Luke Drushell |
In-app purchases
NoteToScreen
No in-app purchases
Epoch Notes
No in-app purchases
