# Note Share vs Proton Drive

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Proton Drive at 1.1K against Note Share's 9. Note Share's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note Share sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Proton Drive sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Note Share against 4.1 for Proton Drive. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proton Drive has 1.1K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Note Share ships an update weekly, Proton Drive fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Share | Proton Drive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-share-augmented-reality/id1462567111/reviews)** | [4.1 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proton-drive-cloud-storage/id1509667851/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 36.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appzario LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255183749) | [Proton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/979659484) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Share

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-share-augmented-reality/id1462567111)

Create and share digital notes overlaid onto the real world using augmented reality. Point your camera, tap to add notes, and share AR maps with other users. Save maps offline without an account.

**Highlights:** Create unlimited AR post-it notes, Share AR note maps with other users, Load saved and shared maps anytime, Save AR note maps offline, Augmented reality note placement

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Plan - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Plus Plan - Annual | $29.99 | per year |


### Proton Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proton-drive-cloud-storage/id1509667851)

Securely store and back up your files and photos with end-to-end encryption. Access your content across devices, share securely with password protection, and enjoy peace of mind with Swiss privacy laws. Offers free storage with upgrade options.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted storage, Automatic photo and video backup, Secure link sharing with passwords, PIN/biometric protection, Offline file access, File version history

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drive Lite 1 month | $0.99 | per month |
| Drive Plus 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Drive Plus 1 TB (1 month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Proton Unlimited 1 month | $14.99 | per month |
| Drive Plus 1 year | $47.90 | per year |
| Drive Plus 1 TB (1 year) | $95.99 | per year |
| Proton Unlimited 1 year | $119.00 | per year |
| Drive Plus | $59.99 | one-time |
| Proton Unlimited | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Simple and intuitive UI
- 💡 Integrated with iOS Files app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📥 Slow upload/download speeds
- 🗂️ Lacking key features like search and sorting

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and errors
- Inconsistent file syncing across devices
- Unable to access files uploaded from desktop
- Issues with offline file access

**Requested features**

- Automatic photo/video backup
- Ability to edit documents within the app
- Seamless integration with other apps for file sharing
- Linux desktop client


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Share free?

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

### Is Proton Drive free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Note Share or Proton Drive?

Note Share is rated higher. Note Share averages 4.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Proton Drive averages 4.1 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Note Share or Proton Drive have ads?

Neither Note Share nor Proton Drive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Note Share or Proton Drive?

Note Share ships an update weekly, and Proton Drive fortnightly. Most recently, Note Share was updated on September 8, 2026 and Proton Drive on September 25, 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.*