# OmniFocus 3 vs Noto

The clearest difference is rating: Noto at 4.6 against OmniFocus 3's 3.9. Noto also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). OmniFocus 3's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OmniFocus 3 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Noto sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Noto holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 68% and 68% positive.

OmniFocus 3 ships an update every 3 months, Noto every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OmniFocus 3 | Noto |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omnifocus-3/id1346190318/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noto-elegant-note/id1459055246/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | **68.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 167 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Omni Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/281731738) | [Soysauce Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/598496583) |

## What reviewers say

### OmniFocus 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omnifocus-3/id1346190318)

This app helps you organize projects and tasks with tags and priorities. It offers a forecast view for daily planning and a review perspective to keep you on track. Syncing across devices ensures your data is always up-to-date and secure.

**Highlights:** Task and project organization, Tagging for cross-project organization, Forecast view for daily planning, Review perspective for staying on track, Secure syncing across devices, Batch editing for multiple tasks, Customizable perspectives

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Legacy OmniFocus Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| OmniFocus Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Legacy OmniFocus Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Upgrade to v3 Standard | $24.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to v3 Pro | $37.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Standard | $49.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pro | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful and customizable task management
- 👍 Helps stay organized and on top of tasks
- 🔒 Reliable and trustworthy system
- 💡 Flexible tag system improves organization
- 👍 Excellent customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive, especially with need to repurchase for upgrades
- 🐛 Occasional sync and stability issues
- 🔍 Steep learning curve for new users
- 📱 iOS app feels less polished than Mac version

**Reported bugs**

- Apple Watch complication showing incorrect task count
- Inability to view task completion dates on mobile

**Requested features**

- Calendar integration with start time sorting
- Checklists and structured notes within tasks
- Improved aesthetics and UI design


### Noto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noto-elegant-note/id1459055246)

A modern writing and note-taking application offering powerful text editing tools and extensive organization features. It supports unlimited attachments and various export formats, with optional Pro features for enhanced functionality. Syncs seamlessly across devices.

**Highlights:** Powerful text editing tools, Unlimited attachments (Pro), Dark mode, iCloud sync, Gesture organization, Multiple export formats, Desktop-class organization

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noto Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Noto Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Noto Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and fast
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
- 🎨 Customizable folders and colors
- 📁 Excellent organization and hierarchy
- 💻 Works well across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and sync issues
- 🔒 Limited free features, requires subscription
- 📁 Difficulty moving/organizing folders and notes
- 🖌️ Lack of font/text customization options
- 🔍 Poor search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues between devices
- Folders and notes disappearing after updates
- Crashes when trying to access certain folders
- Widgets not displaying note content properly

**Requested features**

- Add tags or keywords for better organization
- Improve table editing and formatting
- Implement better export options (PDF, HTML, etc.)
- Add support for Apple Pencil and handwriting
- Integrate calendar and reminder features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OmniFocus 3 free?

OmniFocus 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Noto free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OmniFocus 3 or Noto?

Noto is rated higher. OmniFocus 3 averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Noto averages 4.6 from 1.3K ratings.

### Which is updated more often, OmniFocus 3 or Noto?

OmniFocus 3 ships an update every 3 months, and Noto every 4 weeks. Most recently, OmniFocus 3 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Noto on October 29, 2026.

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