# IWillRemind vs Notes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IWillRemind at none against Notes's 1. IWillRemind also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). Notes's advantage is ratings volume (654 vs 6) and review sentiment (79% vs 67%). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IWillRemind asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for IWillRemind against 4.8 for Notes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notes has 654 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of IWillRemind's written reviews are positive against 79% of Notes's.

IWillRemind ships an update every 11 days, Notes monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IWillRemind | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwillremind/id1477218836/reviews) | [4.8 (654 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-notepad-and-lists/id1489717129/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **654** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **78.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aliaksandr Dziubkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/943558466) | [Orange Dog](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673134885) |

## What reviewers say

### IWillRemind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwillremind/id1477218836)

Organize your life with this straightforward app for managing reminders and to-do lists. Set location-based alerts and utilize quick action buttons for calls, emails, or website visits. Supports both light and dark themes for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Reminder management, To-do list creation, Location-based reminders, Quick action buttons, Light and dark themes, Shareable lists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-notepad-and-lists/id1489717129)

This app combines a notepad, to-do list, and memo functionality into a single, intuitive interface. Easily create notes from text, voice, or images, and organize them with reminders and sorting options. Secure your data and transfer it to new devices.

**Highlights:** 3-in-1 notepad, to-do list, and memos, Create notes from photos, images, and voice, Set notifications and reminders, Sort notes by urgency, category, due date, color, Secure notes with a security code, Data transfer to new devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface
- 🎨 Highly customizable with colors and themes
- 🆓 Free app with no ads
- 🔒 Password protected notes
- 📱 Well-organized layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads despite paid subscription
- ❓ Unclear note retention policies
- 🤔 Complicated question/support system

**Reported bugs**

- Unexpected ads appearing after recent updates for paid subscribers

**Requested features**

- More engaging task motivation features
- Clearer documentation on note persistence
- Improved customer support interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IWillRemind free?

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

### Is Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IWillRemind or Notes?

IWillRemind and Notes are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 654 ratings respectively.

### Do IWillRemind or Notes have ads?

Notes shows ads; IWillRemind does not.

### Which is updated more often, IWillRemind or Notes?

IWillRemind ships an update every 11 days, and Notes monthly. Most recently, IWillRemind was updated on October 3, 2026 and Notes on October 17, 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.*