# iNote vs EasyNote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EasyNote at 60% against iNote's 17%. EasyNote also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). iNote's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.7). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iNote sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. EasyNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

iNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of iNote's written reviews are positive against 60% of EasyNote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iNote ships an update every 7 months, EasyNote every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNote | EasyNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inote-notepad-plus-plus/id1354847411/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easynote-plain-text-notes/id1554716317/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 8 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hiren Merja](https://appshunter.io/developer/1354461445) | [Wilfred Cruz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491596837) |

## What reviewers say

### iNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inote-notepad-plus-plus/id1354847411)

This utility app allows you to quickly jot down important notes and memos, customizing them with various colors, fonts, and sizes. Secure your data with a passcode and sync across devices via iCloud. Receive reminders for your notes and export them as PDF files.

**Highlights:** iCloud sync, Passcode and biometric security, Customizable notes (color, font, size), PDF export, Reminder notifications, Auto-delete notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Color | $1.99 | one-time |
| All in one pack | $2.99 | one-time |


### EasyNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easynote-plain-text-notes/id1554716317)

A straightforward notebook for creating and organizing plain text notes. It offers local storage and optional cloud synchronization for backup and cross-device access. Notes can be secured with a lock for added privacy.

**Highlights:** Local note storage, Cloud synchronization, Cross-device access, Secure note locking, Seamless transfer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNote free?

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

### Is EasyNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iNote or EasyNote?

iNote is rated higher. iNote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while EasyNote averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do iNote or EasyNote have ads?

Both iNote and EasyNote show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iNote or EasyNote?

iNote ships an update every 7 months, and EasyNote every 10 months. Most recently, iNote was updated on September 28, 2026 and EasyNote on September 16, 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.*