# Note Share vs MindPad

The clearest difference is rating: MindPad at 5.0 against Note Share's 4.2. MindPad also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Note Share's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note Share sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MindPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

MindPad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 5 respectively.

Note Share ships an update weekly, MindPad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Share | MindPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-share-augmented-reality/id1462567111/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindpad-save-tasks-and-notes/id6473462041/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Appzario LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255183749) | [Julian Burton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694177106) |

## 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 |


### MindPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindpad-save-tasks-and-notes/id6473462041)

Organize your to-do lists and written thoughts in a single, streamlined application. Create custom folders to categorize your entries and enhance your overall productivity.

**Highlights:** Save tasks and notes, Organize with folders, Enhance productivity, All-in-one solution

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Share free?

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

### Is MindPad free?

MindPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Note Share or MindPad?

MindPad is rated higher. Note Share averages 4.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while MindPad averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Note Share or MindPad have ads?

Neither Note Share nor MindPad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Note Share or MindPad?

Note Share ships an update weekly, and MindPad every 2 weeks. Most recently, Note Share was updated on September 8, 2026 and MindPad on June 10, 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.*