# Notification Receiver vs Notification Note

The clearest difference is rating: Notification Note at 4.5 against Notification Receiver's 1.0. Notification Note also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (31 vs 1). Notification Receiver's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notification Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Notification Receiver asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notification Note holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notification Note has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Notification Receiver ships an update every 5 weeks, Notification Note every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notification Receiver | Notification Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notification-receiver/id1357535034/reviews) | **[4.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notification-note/id1668807728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | — | 76.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 138 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [New Bridges](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790419552) | [Toshiki Takahashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569531540) |

## What reviewers say

### Notification Receiver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notification-receiver/id1357535034)

This utility ensures notifications are delivered reliably through multiple channels. It presents these notifications to the user with customizable priority options.

**Highlights:** Multiple notification delivery paths, Guaranteed notification delivery, User-facing notification display, Priority-based notification options

**In-app purchases:** none


### Notification Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notification-note/id1668807728)

Create and manage notes directly on your lock screen. This utility app allows you to set up custom notifications that act as reminders or quick memos, accessible without unlocking your device. Stay organized and informed at a glance.

**Highlights:** Create lock screen notes, Manage notification memos, Quick access without unlocking, Customizable notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Add a Note Shortcut | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notification Receiver free?

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

### Is Notification Note free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notification Receiver or Notification Note?

Notification Note is rated higher. Notification Receiver averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Notification Note averages 4.5 from 31 ratings.

### Do Notification Receiver or Notification Note have ads?

Notification Note shows ads; Notification Receiver does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notification Receiver or Notification Note?

Notification Receiver ships an update every 5 weeks, and Notification Note every 2 days. Most recently, Notification Receiver was updated on October 4, 2026 and Notification Note on October 4, 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.*