# UpNote vs Simply Convivial Library

The clearest difference is update cadence: UpNote at weekly against Simply Convivial Library's every 3 months. UpNote also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 2). Simply Convivial Library's advantage is 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 Simply Convivial Library sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simply Convivial Library 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpNote ships an update weekly, Simply Convivial Library every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UpNote | Simply Convivial Library |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upnote-notes-diary-journal/id1389634515/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-convivial-library/id6747779863/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UpNote Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347759263) | [Simplified Organization LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530692865) |

## 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)


### Simply Convivial Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-convivial-library/id6747779863)

Access Christian homemaking wisdom and encouragement on the go. Stream audio courses, masterclasses, and workshop replays in a distraction-free environment. Includes exclusive content and audiobook purchase options.

**Highlights:** Stream audio courses, Masterclass replays, Workshop replays, Exclusive content, Audiobook purchases, Distraction-free environment

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UpNote free?

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

### Is Simply Convivial Library free?

Simply Convivial Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, UpNote or Simply Convivial Library?

Simply Convivial Library is rated higher. UpNote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Simply Convivial Library averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do UpNote or Simply Convivial Library have ads?

Neither UpNote nor Simply Convivial Library shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UpNote or Simply Convivial Library?

UpNote ships an update weekly, and Simply Convivial Library every 3 months. Most recently, UpNote was updated on October 21, 2026 and Simply Convivial Library on September 26, 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.*