# Time Arrow vs iNote

The clearest difference is ads: iNote at none against Time Arrow's shown. iNote also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 77%) and ratings volume (297 vs 88). Time Arrow's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Time Arrow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and iNote sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Time Arrow against 4.8 for iNote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 88 and 297 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Time Arrow's written reviews are positive against 91% of iNote's.

Time Arrow ships an update every 5 weeks, iNote every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Time Arrow | iNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-arrow-countdown-tracker/id1324869633/reviews) | **[4.8 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inote-ideas-note-and-notebook/id1479356575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 88 | **297** |
| Positive reviews | 76.8% of reviews | **90.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 25 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [重赞 韩](https://appshunter.io/developer/1131982671) | [iDaily Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364264742) |

## What reviewers say

### Time Arrow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-arrow-countdown-tracker/id1324869633)

Track important dates with a countdown and count-up tool. Never forget anniversaries, birthdays, or payment deadlines again. Offers quick recording, sharing, and customizable widgets.

**Highlights:** Countdown and count-up modes, Quick event recording, Card sharing, Multiple widget options, Annual/monthly anniversary display, Cloud backup (Premium), Daily reminders (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Yearly Subscription | $1.99 | per year |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


### iNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inote-ideas-note-and-notebook/id1479356575)

Capture inspiration and organize your thoughts with a robust note-taking app. Features include cloud sync, a notebook system for organization, and rich text formatting. Protect your ideas with passcode and backup options.

**Highlights:** Cloud Sync, Notebook System, Rich Text Formatting, Checklists, Passcode Protection, Picture Export

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iNote Pro · Monthly Membership | $0.49 | per month |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Special | $1.49 | per month |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Special | $13.99 | per year |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Yearly Plan | $18.49 | per year |
| iNote Cloud 50 GB Special Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| iNote Cloud 50 GB Yearly Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| iNote Reset Passcode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee for Developer | $2.99 | one-time |
| iNote Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coffee for Designer | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful organization features
- 🚀 Efficient note-taking
- 🎨 Visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Limited sync/backup options
- 🔍 Searching could be improved
- 💰 Subscription model for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Backup failures
- Rotated photos after insertion
- Lack of auto-capitalization

**Requested features**

- Markdown support
- Ability to reorder notebooks
- Improved photo/image handling
- Sync across devices
- Voice recording option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Time Arrow free?

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

### Is iNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Time Arrow or iNote?

iNote is rated higher. Time Arrow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while iNote averages 4.8 from 297 ratings.

### Do Time Arrow or iNote have ads?

Time Arrow shows ads; iNote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Time Arrow or iNote?

Time Arrow ships an update every 5 weeks, and iNote every 6 weeks. Most recently, Time Arrow was updated on October 14, 2026 and iNote on October 11, 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.*