# Note! vs KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget

The clearest difference is rating: Note! at 4.7 against KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget's 4.0. Note! also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 13 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Note! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note! has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Note! ships an update every 13 months, KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note! | KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note/id1446333652/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keepnote-lists-notes-budget/id1629934605/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RIEU Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/446267401) | [荣彬 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629913212) |

## What reviewers say

### Note!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note/id1446333652)

This app offers a minimalist approach to note-taking, focusing on speed and simplicity. It allows for quick plain text entries, organized by modification date, with options for text resizing and passcode protection for privacy.

**Highlights:** Quick plain text notes, Sorted by latest modified, Pinch to zoom text size, Set passcode to lock notes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 🚀 Efficient note-taking
- 💡 Useful for quick notes and ideas
- 👍 Clean and clutter-free interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent and intrusive ads
- 🔒 Lack of backup/export functionality
- 🔒 No option to remove ads
- 🐛 Distracting pop-ups

**Reported bugs**

- Ads disrupt note-taking experience
- Inability to delete old notes
- Lack of printing functionality

**Requested features**

- Add iCloud sync and backup
- Implement a paid, ad-free version
- Allow for note organization and sorting
- Improve text formatting and editing capabilities


### KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keepnote-lists-notes-budget/id1629934605)

Organize your daily lists, bookkeeping, journaling, and notes with this intuitive application. It offers a multi-color theme and seamless syncing across your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Daily lists, Bookkeeping, Journaling, Note-taking, iCloud syncing, Multi-color themes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KeepNote VIP | $0.99 | per month |
| KeepNote VIP | $9.99 | per year |
| KeepNote Plus | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note! free?

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

### Is KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget free?

KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Note! or KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget?

Note! is rated higher. Note! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Note! or KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget have ads?

Note! shows ads; KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Note! or KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget?

Note! ships an update every 13 months, and KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget fortnightly. Most recently, Note! was updated on October 26, 2026 and KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget on October 27, 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.*