# WeNotes+ vs a Notepad

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WeNotes+ at 93% against a Notepad's 49%. WeNotes+ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 38). a Notepad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WeNotes+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. a Notepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

WeNotes+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeNotes+ has 2.2K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of WeNotes+'s written reviews are positive against 49% of a Notepad's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 8, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeNotes+ | a Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wenotes-plus/id1477319356/reviews)** | [4.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-notepad-take-and-share-notes/id1494609935/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **93.4% of reviews** | 48.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 91 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [传胜 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/789568029) | [Jia Qing Song](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494609934) |

## What reviewers say

### WeNotes+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wenotes-plus/id1477319356)

Capture thoughts, to-do lists, and ideas with a versatile note-taking and voice recording app. Personalize your notes with formatting options, photos, and color themes. Secure your data and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Personalized notes and voice recording, Shortcut toolbar for formatting, Photo insertion and automatic cropping, Export to PDF, JPG, HTML, TXT, Password and biometric security, iCloud synchronization, Calendar view and search functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| VIP Annual | $7.99 | per year |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 💡 Useful for notes
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient
- 👍 Organized

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches/bugs
- 🔒 Forced 5-star review to unlock features
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Syncing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing
- Freezing when adding photos
- Syncing problems between devices

**Requested features**

- More color/font options
- Ability to manually order folders
- Checkboxes for to-do lists
- Embed videos/audio
- Unlimited free notes


### a Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-notepad-take-and-share-notes/id1494609935)

Capture your thoughts and ideas effortlessly on the go. This app offers both offline and cloud-synced note-taking, allowing you to access your notes from any device. Share your notes as plain text or as a web page with customizable privacy settings.

**Highlights:** Standalone mode (no login), Cloud synchronization, Cross-device access, Note sharing as text or web page, Private, public, and password-protected notes, Guest editing options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeNotes+ free?

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

### Is a Notepad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WeNotes+ or a Notepad?

WeNotes+ is rated higher. WeNotes+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while a Notepad averages 4.4 from 38 ratings.

### Do WeNotes+ or a Notepad have ads?

WeNotes+ shows ads; a Notepad does not.

### Which is updated more often, WeNotes+ or a Notepad?

WeNotes+ ships an update every 3 months, and a Notepad every 3 months. Most recently, WeNotes+ was updated on August 8, 2026 and a Notepad on September 22, 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.*