Comparison

PhotoNote vs Note

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

Head to head
About

PhotoNote

Capture information visually by taking photos instead of typing. Organize your visual notes with tabs and colored tags. Photos are stored within the app, preventing clutter in your device's photo gallery.

Highlights
  • Capture notes via camera
  • Organize with tabs
  • Categorize with colored tags
  • Internal photo storage
  • Reorder notes and tags
Features
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Instead of typing letters on the keyboard, I'm sure there are times when I take a picture and use it as a note instead. However, there is a risk that the photo folder will be flooded with notes. It is this application that is useful in such a case. All you have to do is take a picture with the built-in camera. You can organize the notes you have taken with tabs. In addition, the photos you took will be saved in the app, so you won't clutter up your photo folder! Usage examples: - Receipt - Timetable - Cooking Recipes - Deadline for reports written on the blackboard - Organize the screenshot. In addition, you can separate the notes you took with colored tags for each category. Tags can be added, deleted, and reordered from the pre-prepared colors. You can also reorder your notes.

About

Note

Capture ideas, manage tasks, and organize information with a powerful note-taking app. Features include real-time syncing across devices, secure folder protection, and rich media embedding. Offers advanced organization tools like sub-folders, tags, and customizable workspaces.

Highlights
  • Real-time cross-device syncing
  • Secure folder protection (biometrics)
  • Rich media embedding (images, audio, video)
  • Infinite sub-folders and tagging
  • Customizable workspaces for workflow management
  • Version history and PDF export
  • Recurring tasks and calendar integration
Features
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Note-ify — Notes, To-Do Lists & Task Management Looking for a powerful note taking app that also handles your to-do lists and task management? Note-ify combines all three in one beautifully designed app, packed with premium features to boost your productivity. Capture ideas instantly, organize everything in one place, and never juggle multiple apps again. Your data syncs securely across all devices in real-time, so Note-ify is with you everywhere — on your phone, tablet, and the web. Find anything, fast Powerful search and intelligent suggestions help you locate exactly what you need, when you need it. Your notes are backed by secure cloud infrastructure, so your data is always protected. Back to basics, done right Create, manage and organize notes quickly and easily Infinite levels of sub-folders and custom tags Secure folders with device passcode or biometrics Assign folder colors and folder images Powerful, flexible editor with every formatting option you need Extract text from images and translate speech to text Embed images, audio, video, YouTube videos and voice notes Use your camera to embed images and video instantly Embed web content directly into your notes Comprehensive version history — never lose important work Export notes to PDF, email or share instantly Workspaces Visualize and manage your workflow with fully customizable Workspaces: Build custom columns to match your unique process Add notes and lists directly to any column Drag and drop items between columns to track progress Perfect for project planning and task management Tasks made simple Manage and track your daily to-do list with quick tasks Generate lists straight from CSV files Set recurring tasks so you never miss a beat Add reminders to notes and tasks Add notes or tasks to your calendar in one tap Make it yours Beautiful light and dark themes Choose any accent color you like Set a custom background image Switch between grid and list views Smarter with AI Ask AI questions and insert responses directly into your notes — no app-switching required. Stay on top of it all Star your most important notes Add location data to notes Powerful analytics to track your productivity Share notes and collaborate in real-time Access anywhere All your notes and data sync across every device in real-time, backed by secure cloud infrastructure. Use the app on mobile or the web — your workspace is always up to date, wherever you are. Note-ify is a beautiful, feature-rich home for all your notes, documents, files and ideas — designed so you never lose what matters. Download and install Note-ify for free today and experience the next generation of note taking. Price may vary by location. Subscriptions are charged to your credit card through your iTunes account and renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your account settings after purchase. A subscription or one-time lifetime purchase is required to continue using the app after any free trial ends. Terms of Service: https://zeplinstudios.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://zeplinstudios.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

PhotoNote3 screens
Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PhotoNote at 100% against Note's 0%. PhotoNote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Note's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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. PhotoNote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Note sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PhotoNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PhotoNote's written reviews are positive against 0% of Note's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhotoNote ships an update every 3 weeks, Note every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PhotoNote versus Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhotoNoteNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.5 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings210 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSatoshi KobayashiCraig Spicer

Customer experience

PhotoNote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Note

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PhotoNote

Subscriptions1
  • Pro plan$1.991 Month
4 purchases

Note

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Note-ify: lifetime license$0.99
  • Note-ify: lifetime license$14.99

Questions

Is PhotoNote free?
PhotoNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Note free?
Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PhotoNote or Note?
PhotoNote is rated higher. PhotoNote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Note averages 4.5 from 10 ratings.
Do PhotoNote or Note have ads?
PhotoNote shows ads; Note does not.
Which is updated more often, PhotoNote or Note?
PhotoNote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Note every 5 days. Most recently, PhotoNote was updated on October 8, 2026 and Note on October 11, 2026.

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