# Tree Notebook vs Note

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tree Notebook at none against Note's 4. Note's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 25 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Tree Notebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Tree Notebook against 4.5 for Note. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 10 respectively.

Tree Notebook ships an update every 25 months, Note every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tree Notebook | Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tree-notebook/id1335136945/reviews) | **[4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-ify-notes-lists-and-tasks/id1573274807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 12 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lena Pankratova](https://appshunter.io/developer/390058763) | [Craig Spicer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573274809) |

## What reviewers say

### Tree Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tree-notebook/id1335136945)

Organize personal information with a hierarchical notes manager. Structure data into a tree-like hierarchy of folders and notes, with options for public and encrypted private sections. Features include powerful search, customizable item appearance, and event reminders.

**Highlights:** Tree-like hierarchical organization, Public and encrypted private data sections, Attachments (images, files), Multiple data views (tree, list, favorites, history), Powerful search capabilities, Customizable item appearance, Event reminders and calendar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-ify-notes-lists-and-tasks/id1573274807)

Capture ideas, manage tasks, and organize information with a powerful note-taking app. Features include real-time syncing across devices, secure folder protection, and rich media embedding. Offers advanced organization tools like sub-folders, tags, and customizable workspaces.

**Highlights:** Real-time cross-device syncing, Secure folder protection (biometrics), Rich media embedding (images, audio, video), Infinite sub-folders and tagging, Customizable workspaces for workflow management, Version history and PDF export, Recurring tasks and calendar integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Note-ify: lifetime license | $0.99 | one-time |
| Note-ify: lifetime license | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tree Notebook free?

Tree Notebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Note free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tree Notebook or Note?

Note is rated higher. Tree Notebook averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Note averages 4.5 from 10 ratings.

### Do Tree Notebook or Note have ads?

Neither Tree Notebook nor Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tree Notebook or Note?

Tree Notebook ships an update every 25 months, and Note every 5 days. Most recently, Tree Notebook was updated on September 30, 2026 and Note 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.*