# UpNote vs Thoughtmarks

The clearest difference is ratings volume: UpNote at 1.1K against Thoughtmarks's 9. UpNote also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Thoughtmarks's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UpNote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Thoughtmarks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Thoughtmarks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UpNote has 1.1K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of UpNote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Thoughtmarks's.

UpNote ships an update weekly, Thoughtmarks daily. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UpNote | Thoughtmarks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upnote-notes-diary-journal/id1389634515/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thoughtmarks-capture-thoughts/id6746895453/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UpNote Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347759263) | [Nickolas Sawyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818928989) |

## What reviewers say

### UpNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upnote-notes-diary-journal/id1389634515)

This app provides a clean and beautiful interface for writing and organizing notes, journals, and to-do lists. It offers rich formatting options, an intuitive organization system, and instant syncing across devices, with offline capabilities. Premium features include enhanced security and export options.

**Highlights:** Rich text editor with formatting tools, Intuitive organizing system (notebooks, pins, links), Secure note locking with Touch/Face ID, Instant cross-device syncing and offline access, Markdown support and export, Task management and to-do lists

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Life-time Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |
| Life-time Upgrade to Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Life-time Upgrade | $24.99 | one-time |
| Life-time Upgrade to Premium | $24.99 | one-time |
| Life-time Upgrade | $29.99 | one-time |
| Life-time upgrade to Premium | $34.99 | one-time |
| Life-time upgrade to Premium | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Seamless syncing across devices
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Nested notebooks and tags for organization
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 💡 Lifetime premium option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🐛 Issues with image/attachment handling
- 🐛 Formatting problems with pasted content
- 🐛 Syncing problems between devices
- 🔒 Lack of end-to-end encryption

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen issues
- Lost notes and data
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Google sign-in not working

**Requested features**

- Reminders and calendar integration
- More customization options (fonts, colors, etc.)
- Improved drawing/handwriting support
- PDF annotation and embedding
- Optical character recognition (OCR)


### Thoughtmarks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thoughtmarks-capture-thoughts/id6746895453)

Capture ideas instantly with voice notes and AI-powered organization. This app helps you find forgotten thoughts through semantic search and smart filing. It's designed for busy minds to think better by organizing and rediscovering inspiration.

**Highlights:** Voice notes with automatic transcription, AI-powered titles, tags, and filing, Semantic search for easy recall, Smart bins for projects and topics, Offline-first architecture, Siri capture and Apple Watch integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Weekly Subscription | $5.00 | per 7 days |
| All Access Monthly Subscription | $15.00 | per month |
| All Acccess Annual Subscription | $90.00 | per year |
| Thoughtmarks+ Pro AI Credit Pack | $10.00 | one-time |
| Thoughtmarks+ Power AI Credit Pack | $50.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UpNote free?

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

### Is Thoughtmarks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UpNote or Thoughtmarks?

Thoughtmarks is rated higher. UpNote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Thoughtmarks averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do UpNote or Thoughtmarks have ads?

Neither UpNote nor Thoughtmarks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UpNote or Thoughtmarks?

UpNote ships an update weekly, and Thoughtmarks daily. Most recently, UpNote was updated on September 22, 2026 and Thoughtmarks on September 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.*