# note manager vs Color Notes

The clearest difference is ads: note manager at none against Color Notes's shown. note manager also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Color Notes's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 2). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for note manager against 4.9 for Color Notes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Notes has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | note manager | Color Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-manager/id1302793676/reviews)** | [4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-notes-beautiful-note/id6449649544/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **14** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 8 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [luay elghossain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1299881626) | [DUC QUAN PHAM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655789727) |

## 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


### Color Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-notes-beautiful-note/id6449649544)

This app helps you quickly create and organize notes, to-do lists, and shopping lists using customizable colors and labels. It offers offline functionality, privacy features like PIN lock, and the ability to attach images. Personalize your notes with various fonts, themes, and reminder options.

**Highlights:** Create color notes and to-do lists, Organize with labels and colors, Attach photos and images, Pin important notes, Customize with fonts and themes, Set reminders, Offline functionality

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is note manager free?

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

### Is Color Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, note manager or Color Notes?

note manager is rated higher. note manager averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Color Notes averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do note manager or Color Notes have ads?

Color Notes shows ads; note manager does not.

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