# whynote vs notes with folder

The clearest difference is rating: notes with folder at 4.4 against whynote's 2.0. notes with folder also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). whynote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. whynote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. notes with folder asks for nothing beyond the download.

notes with folder holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 10 respectively.

whynote ships an update every 3 days, notes with folder fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | whynote | notes with folder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whynote-encrypted-notepad/id1378575078/reviews) | **[4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-with-folder/id1491577385/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 19 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mehmet AKIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378575077) | [SOCIAL NOTE CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476710964) |

## What reviewers say

### whynote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whynote-encrypted-notepad/id1378575078)

Securely store sensitive information like passwords and credit card details. Protect your private notes with password, Touch ID, or Face ID. Export your notes as PDF files for easy sharing.

**Highlights:** Password, Touch ID, Face ID lock, Rich text editor, Individual note locking, App-wide locking, PDF export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium whynote | $9.99 | one-time |


### notes with folder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-with-folder/id1491577385)

Organize your thoughts and notes with a customizable notebook system. Features automatic and manual backups to iCloud for easy data access and retrieval. Create your personal notebooks and enjoy a streamlined note-taking experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable notebooks, Automatic backups, Manual backups, iCloud data sync, Note organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is whynote free?

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

### Is notes with folder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, whynote or notes with folder?

notes with folder is rated higher. whynote averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while notes with folder averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do whynote or notes with folder have ads?

notes with folder shows ads; whynote does not.

### Which is updated more often, whynote or notes with folder?

whynote ships an update every 3 days, and notes with folder fortnightly. Most recently, whynote was updated on September 23, 2026 and notes with folder on October 12, 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.*