# Noto vs iNote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iNote at 91% against Noto's 68%. iNote also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Noto's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 295). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Noto sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and iNote sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iNote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 295 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Noto's written reviews are positive against 91% of iNote's.

Noto ships an update every 4 weeks, iNote every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Noto | iNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noto-elegant-note/id1459055246/reviews) | **[4.8 (295 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inote-ideas-note-and-notebook/id1479356575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 295 |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **90.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 87 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Soysauce Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/598496583) | [iDaily Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364264742) |

## What reviewers say

### Noto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noto-elegant-note/id1459055246)

A modern writing and note-taking application offering powerful text editing tools and extensive organization features. It supports unlimited attachments and various export formats, with optional Pro features for enhanced functionality. Syncs seamlessly across devices.

**Highlights:** Powerful text editing tools, Unlimited attachments (Pro), Dark mode, iCloud sync, Gesture organization, Multiple export formats, Desktop-class organization

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noto Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Noto Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Noto Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and fast
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
- 🎨 Customizable folders and colors
- 📁 Excellent organization and hierarchy
- 💻 Works well across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and sync issues
- 🔒 Limited free features, requires subscription
- 📁 Difficulty moving/organizing folders and notes
- 🖌️ Lack of font/text customization options
- 🔍 Poor search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues between devices
- Folders and notes disappearing after updates
- Crashes when trying to access certain folders
- Widgets not displaying note content properly

**Requested features**

- Add tags or keywords for better organization
- Improve table editing and formatting
- Implement better export options (PDF, HTML, etc.)
- Add support for Apple Pencil and handwriting
- Integrate calendar and reminder features


### iNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inote-ideas-note-and-notebook/id1479356575)

Capture inspiration and organize your thoughts with a robust note-taking app. Features include cloud sync, a notebook system for organization, and rich text formatting. Protect your ideas with passcode and backup options.

**Highlights:** Cloud Sync, Notebook System, Rich Text Formatting, Checklists, Passcode Protection, Picture Export

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iNote Pro · Monthly Membership | $0.49 | per month |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Special | $1.49 | per month |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Special | $13.99 | per year |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Yearly Plan | $18.49 | per year |
| iNote Cloud 50 GB Special Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| iNote Cloud 50 GB Yearly Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| iNote Reset Passcode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee for Developer | $2.99 | one-time |
| iNote Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coffee for Designer | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful organization features
- 🚀 Efficient note-taking
- 🎨 Visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Limited sync/backup options
- 🔍 Searching could be improved
- 💰 Subscription model for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Backup failures
- Rotated photos after insertion
- Lack of auto-capitalization

**Requested features**

- Markdown support
- Ability to reorder notebooks
- Improved photo/image handling
- Sync across devices
- Voice recording option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Noto free?

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

### Is iNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Noto or iNote?

iNote is rated higher. Noto averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while iNote averages 4.8 from 295 ratings.

### Do Noto or iNote have ads?

Neither Noto nor iNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Noto or iNote?

Noto ships an update every 4 weeks, and iNote every 5 weeks. Most recently, Noto was updated on September 25, 2026 and iNote on September 19, 2026.

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