# Split Note vs My Notes

The clearest difference is rating: My Notes at 5.0 against Split Note's 2.7. My Notes also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 50%). Split Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Notes sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Split Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Split Note's written reviews are positive against 80% of My Notes's.

Split Note ships an update every 5 days, My Notes every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Split Note | My Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-note-two-column-notes/id1329483992/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-notes-notebook-notepad/id6450179185/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Keiko Nishie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1287545061) | [MARKO NIKOLIC PR RACUNARSKO PROGRAMIRANJE ASCENDIK NIS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613735268) |

## What reviewers say

### Split Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-note-two-column-notes/id1329483992)

This notebook app allows you to write notes in two columns, optimizing screen usage and enabling parallel entry and viewing of information. It's designed for efficient work and structured note-taking.

**Highlights:** Two-column note-taking, Efficient screen utilization, Parallel entry and viewing, Structured note organization, Adjustable character size, Concentrated work mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### My Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-notes-notebook-notepad/id6450179185)

Capture ideas, manage tasks, and organize information with this versatile note-taking app. Create separate notebooks, use checklists, draw, record audio, and customize with themes. Secure your notes with a codelock and back them up to the cloud.

**Highlights:** Separate notebooks for organization, Daily checklists and to-do lists, Text formatting, drawing, and audio notes, Customizable backgrounds and themes, Home screen widget for quick access, Codelock for enhanced security, Cloud backup and restore

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| My Notes Premium (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Limited offer Premium (yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| My Notes Premium (yearly) | $18.99 | per year |
| My Notes Premium (yearly) | $18.99 | per year |
| My Notes Premium user (yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Limited offer Pro (lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |
| My Notes Premium (lifetime) | $34.99 | one-time |
| My Notes Premium (lifetime) | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Split Note free?

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

### Is My Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Split Note or My Notes?

My Notes is rated higher. Split Note averages 2.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while My Notes averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Split Note or My Notes have ads?

My Notes shows ads; Split Note does not.

### Which is updated more often, Split Note or My Notes?

Split Note ships an update every 5 days, and My Notes every 11 days. Most recently, Split Note was updated on October 9, 2026 and My Notes on October 1, 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.*