# Notes, To vs Ikes

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ikes at every 2 weeks against Notes, To's every 6 weeks. Ikes also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 82%) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Notes, To's advantage is ratings volume (108 vs 30). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notes, To sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Ikes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Notes, To against 4.7 for Ikes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 108 and 30 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Notes, To's written reviews are positive against 93% of Ikes's.

Notes, To ships an update every 6 weeks, Ikes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes, To | Ikes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-to-do-list-and-planner/id1422480663/reviews)** | [4.7 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikes-idea-notes/id1515855107/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **108** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 284 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nazir Dashtiev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422480662) | [INCREDIBLE FOX, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515855106) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes, To

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-to-do-list-and-planner/id1422480663)

Capture notes, tasks, voice recordings, and web pages in a single, private app. Organize your thoughts and projects with flexible blocks, tags, and a folder-like system. Sync your data across devices and personalize your experience with themes.

**Highlights:** Private local data storage, Modular content blocks, Folder-like organization with tags, Integrated to-do list system, Save web pages for later, Voice memo recording, Cross-device cloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month | $3.99 | per month |
| 6 months | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### Ikes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikes-idea-notes/id1515855107)

Capture and organize text or image ideas with a dynamic feed. Intelligent search and discovery help you find inspiration and make unexpected connections. Syncs seamlessly across devices and prioritizes your privacy.

**Highlights:** Quick capture for text and images, Dynamic Idea Feed for discovery, Tag, source, and color organization, Intelligent search by meaning, Automatic idea discovery, Shuffle for serendipity, iCloud sync across devices

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ikes PREMIUM | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes, To free?

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

### Is Ikes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notes, To or Ikes?

Notes, To is rated higher. Notes, To averages 4.8 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while Ikes averages 4.7 from 30 ratings.

### Do Notes, To or Ikes have ads?

Neither Notes, To nor Ikes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notes, To or Ikes?

Notes, To ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ikes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Notes, To was updated on October 15, 2026 and Ikes on October 9, 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.*