Comparison

Notes Writer Browser vs DataSnap

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Notes Writer Browser

This app is a versatile writing and note-taking tool that supports rich text and Markdown. It allows users to annotate PDFs, fill out forms, and organize their work into unlimited notebooks. The app also includes scanning capabilities and various export options for seamless sharing and backup.

Highlights
  • Rich text and Markdown writing
  • PDF annotation and form filling
  • Unlimited notebook organization
  • Document scanning
  • Cloud sync and multiple export formats
  • Distraction-free writing mode
Features
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Students, teachers, writers, doctors, journalists, scholars and business professionals use Nautilus every day for class notes, meeting notes, marked-up PDFs, signed documents, papers and lectures. Notes Writer Pro is now Nautilus, built on the all-new Notes Writer app. It carries forward familiar writing and PDF tools, then adds a smart web browser, AI help for reading and research, and Magic Lasso. Math Notebooks help you work through calculations and create charts, all in one place on iPad and iPhone. Write and make it yours Create notes, papers and books with headings, lists, colors and highlights. Add images or handwritten notes with Apple Pencil. Use dictation, listen back to your writing, check word counts, and keep documents open in tabs. Work with MS Word, RTF, Markdown and plain text files. Read and mark up PDFs Read ebooks, articles and class materials, then write in the margins, highlight, draw, and add notes, recordings or signatures. Fill and sign forms, reorder pages, and scan paper documents into PDFs. Compare two documents side by side. Measure drawings to scale and hide sensitive text before sharing. Browse and research Use the built-in browser to read and research without leaving Nautilus. Open pages in tabs and bookmark sites. Ask AI about a webpage, summarize or translate it, or turn it into notes. Use Magic Lasso and AI Circle a passage or other content with Magic Lasso, then ask AI to explain or summarize what you selected. Get help with your own writing too: rewrite, simplify, correct spelling and grammar, adjust the tone, or chat through an idea. Capture ideas, then find them again Record lectures, meetings and ideas. Listen back, or create a transcript so you can find important details later. Connect notes, images and recordings on whiteboards, collect quick thoughts on sticky notes, and organize plans in outlines. Bring research together in Study Projects. Plan a book or long paper with sections and a visual Corkboard. Keep sources beside your draft, save snapshots as you revise, then compile a finished document or ebook. Work through calculations Use Math Notebooks to keep calculations and explanations together. Explore formulas, create charts and preview the finished PDF. Organize and share Keep notes in folders and notebooks. Give notebooks covers that make them easy to spot. Scan paper, import Word and other files, and find what you need with search. Export to PDF, Word, HTML, EPUB and more. Sync with iCloud, Dropbox, Box, Google Drive or WebDAV. Look after your work Autosave, document recovery and automatic backups help protect your progress. Use passcodes for the app or private folders. Your existing Notes Writer PDF notes and outlines open in Nautilus. Privacy Policy http://www.noteswriter.com/Kairoos_Privacy_Policy.html Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DataSnap

This app simplifies behavior and session tracking for students. It allows for multiple simultaneous observations and real-time ABC data collection, making analysis easier.

Highlights
  • Behavior analysis
  • Student tracking
  • Session tracking
  • Multiple simultaneous observations
  • Real-time ABC data tracking
Features
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Student, behavior, and session tracking done right. Behavior analysis was never easier with multiple simultaneous observations and real-time ABC data tracking.

Screenshots

Notes Writer Browser4 screens
DataSnap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notes Writer Browser at 48% against DataSnap's 0%. Notes Writer Browser also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.6 vs 2.0). DataSnap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Notes Writer Browser is free to download; DataSnap costs $0.99 up front. Notes Writer Browser sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. DataSnap asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Notes Writer Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notes Writer Browser has 3.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Notes Writer Browser's written reviews are positive against 0% of DataSnap's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Notes Writer Browser versus DataSnap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes Writer BrowserDataSnap
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (3.2K ratings) — better2.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews48.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.2K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size822 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKairoos Solutions SLMarty Cerisano

Customer experience

Notes Writer Browser

All ratings3,235 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews786 reviews
Positive48.3%
Neutral15.1%
Negative36.5%

DataSnap

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Notes Writer Browser

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Notes randomly disappearing
  • Formatting issues with text and images
  • Unreliable audio recording and playback
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • Inability to transfer files between free and pro versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Handwriting recognition
  • Improved eraser and shape tools
  • Customizable keyboard and toolbar
  • Better integration with cloud storage
  • Ability to rotate and resize images

DataSnap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notes Writer Browser

Subscriptions1
  • Notes Writer Pro AI Assistant3 Days trial$3.991 Month
None

DataSnap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notes Writer Browser free?
Notes Writer Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DataSnap free?
DataSnap costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Notes Writer Browser or DataSnap?
Notes Writer Browser is rated higher. Notes Writer Browser averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while DataSnap averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Notes Writer Browser or DataSnap have ads?
Neither Notes Writer Browser nor DataSnap shows ads.

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