# note manager vs Desktop Note

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: note manager at none against Desktop Note's 5. note manager also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). Desktop Note's advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Desktop Note sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months. note manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

note manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Desktop Note has 49 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | note manager | Desktop Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-manager/id1302793676/reviews)** | [4.7 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-note-notes-and-photos/id1618786886/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **49** |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [luay elghossain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1299881626) | [文烁 蔡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522194890) |

## What reviewers say

### note manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-manager/id1302793676)

A straightforward notepad application designed for quick note-taking, list-making, and scheduling. Easily organize your thoughts, to-do items, and appointments with color-coded notes and calendar integration.

**Highlights:** Color-coded note organization, Checklist for to-do and shopping lists, Calendar integration for scheduling, Diary and journal entries, Status bar reminders, Note search functionality, Task reminders with alarms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Desktop Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-note-notes-and-photos/id1618786886)

Create customizable sticky notes and display them on your device's home screen. Organize tasks with checklists, add photos, and sync across devices via iCloud. Export your notes in Markdown format for backup or migration.

**Highlights:** Customizable sticky notes, Home screen widgets, To-do checklists, Photo widgets, Text formatting, iCloud sync, Markdown export

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Desktop Note - 1 Quarter | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Desktop Note Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Desktop Note Premium | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is note manager free?

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

### Is Desktop Note free?

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

### Which has better reviews, note manager or Desktop Note?

note manager is rated higher. note manager averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Desktop Note averages 4.7 from 49 ratings.

### Do note manager or Desktop Note have ads?

Neither note manager nor Desktop Note shows ads.

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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.*