# PhotoNote vs CopyReady 3i

The clearest difference is ads: CopyReady 3i at none against PhotoNote's shown. CopyReady 3i also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PhotoNote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and CopyReady 3i sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PhotoNote ships an update every 3 weeks, CopyReady 3i every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoNote | CopyReady 3i |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photonote-take-note-by-camera/id1465555338/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Satoshi Kobayashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/909987119) | [Tomoyuki Okawa](https://appshunter.io/developer/421623755) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotoNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photonote-take-note-by-camera/id1465555338)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro plan | $1.99 | per month |


### CopyReady 3i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copyready-3i/id6752919252)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6 months Unlimited | $0.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 year Unlimited | $1.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoNote free?

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

### Is CopyReady 3i free?

CopyReady 3i is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do PhotoNote or CopyReady 3i have ads?

PhotoNote shows ads; CopyReady 3i does not.

### Which is updated more often, PhotoNote or CopyReady 3i?

PhotoNote ships an update every 3 weeks, and CopyReady 3i every 2 days. Most recently, PhotoNote was updated on October 8, 2026 and CopyReady 3i on October 12, 2026.

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