# Ivy Lee Method 2 vs Noteshelf

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ivy Lee Method 2 at 100% against Noteshelf's 58%. Ivy Lee Method 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Noteshelf's advantage is ratings volume (7.2K vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Noteshelf sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Ivy Lee Method 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ivy Lee Method 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noteshelf has 7.2K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Ivy Lee Method 2's written reviews are positive against 58% of Noteshelf's.

Ivy Lee Method 2 ships an update every 5 days, Noteshelf every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ivy Lee Method 2 | Noteshelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivy-lee-method-2/id1457641117/reviews)** | [4.5 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteshelf-ai-notes-and-pdf/id6458735203/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **7.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 57.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 13 MB | 558 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KOUSEI KURODA](https://appshunter.io/developer/890740420) | [Fluid Touch Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318004740) |

## What reviewers say

### Ivy Lee Method 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ivy-lee-method-2/id1457641117)

This app helps you prioritize your tasks for the next day by listing the six most important items. It guides you to focus on one task at a time in order of priority, ensuring you tackle the most crucial items first.

**Highlights:** List six most important tasks, Prioritize tasks by importance, Focus on one task at a time, Daily task repetition, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Noteshelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteshelf-ai-notes-and-pdf/id6458735203)

This app combines natural handwriting, AI summarization, PDF annotation, and audio recording for students, professionals, and journalers. It offers a smooth writing experience with Apple Pencil, extensive templates, and robust organization features. Syncs across devices and offers cloud backup options.

**Highlights:** Natural handwriting with Apple Pencil, AI-powered summarization and explanation, PDF and document annotation, Audio recording alongside notes, 200+ digital planner and journal templates, Handwriting to text conversion, Cross-device iCloud sync

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noteshelf 3 Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Noteshelf3 Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Noteshelf3 Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Noteshelf 3 Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf 3 Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium for Noteshelf 2 users | $9.99 | one-time |
| Noteshelf 3 Premium - Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth handwriting experience
- 📚 Versatile note-taking features
- 🎨 Customizable templates and covers
- 🔍 Accurate handwriting recognition
- 💻 Seamless integration across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔄 Sync issues between devices
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data security
- 🔍 Unreliable search functionality
- 🔧 Buggy or missing features from previous versions

**Reported bugs**

- Notebooks failing to open or sync correctly
- Handwriting recognition not working as expected
- Imported PDFs losing formatting or functionality
- Unexpected loss of data or notes
- Compatibility issues with older devices or operating systems

**Requested features**

- Add ability to create folders within notebooks
- Improve page organization and navigation
- Implement a more intuitive color picker and pen customization
- Introduce a history/undo feature for linked pages
- Add support for custom stickers and templates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ivy Lee Method 2 free?

Ivy Lee Method 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Noteshelf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ivy Lee Method 2 or Noteshelf?

Ivy Lee Method 2 is rated higher. Ivy Lee Method 2 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Noteshelf averages 4.5 from 7.2K ratings.

### Do Ivy Lee Method 2 or Noteshelf have ads?

Neither Ivy Lee Method 2 nor Noteshelf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ivy Lee Method 2 or Noteshelf?

Ivy Lee Method 2 ships an update every 5 days, and Noteshelf every 3 days. Most recently, Ivy Lee Method 2 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Noteshelf on November 7, 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.*