Comparison

Noto vs Arcvellum

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

Head to head
About

Noto

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
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Features: - Powerful text editing tools - Bold / Italic / Underline / Strikethrough / Highlight - Number list / Bullet list / Check list - Unlimited attachments (Pro): - Image / Video / Scan / Drawing / File - Table / Block quote / Code / Math Equation - Dark mode - iCloud sync - Organize with gesture - Export to HTML, Markdown, PDF, & JPG - Lock notes (Pro) - Desktop class organization - Drag to reorder your list and paragraph - Drag to organize your notes - Rapid multi select Noto is free to use, including iCloud Sync support. Unlock Noto Pro to enable all features including * Attachments * Note lock * Export * Support future Noto development Terms and Conditions: https://noto.ink/terms Privacy Policy: https://noto.ink/privacy

About

Arcvellum

Features
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Arcvellum is a web library for focused reading and long-term organization. Save web pages, articles, social links, and research material, then return to them in a clean reading view. Arcvellum keeps titles, text, sources, reading state, tags, and collections so scattered links can become a library you can actually use. Highlights: - Save links quickly from browsers and other apps through the iOS share sheet - Parse article text into a comfortable reading view - Organize with collections, tags, and smart lists - Use starred, archive, unread, and recently deleted states to manage your reading flow - Import and export backups - When available, privately sync through iCloud and CloudKit Arcvellum Pro: - Save unlimited pages and articles - Lock in the current price while your subscription remains continuous, even if the price rises later for new customers - Keep building a long-term library with collections, tags, and reading status Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Noto4 screens
Arcvellum4 screens

Verdict

The call

Noto and Arcvellum are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. Noto sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Arcvellum sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Noto ships an update every 4 weeks, Arcvellum monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Noto versus Arcvellum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotoArcvellum
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoysauce Lab迪刚 冯

Bugs and requests

Noto

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Allow custom backgrounds and themes

Arcvellum

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Noto

Subscriptions2
  • Noto Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Noto Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Noto Lifetime$24.99
1 purchases

Arcvellum

Subscriptions1
  • Arcvellum Pro Annual$6.991 Year

Questions

Is Noto free?
Noto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arcvellum free?
Arcvellum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Noto or Arcvellum have ads?
Neither Noto nor Arcvellum shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Noto or Arcvellum?
Noto ships an update every 4 weeks, and Arcvellum monthly. Most recently, Noto was updated on October 20, 2026 and Arcvellum on October 16, 2026.

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