# WeNotes+ vs Ambertide

The clearest difference is ads: Ambertide at none against WeNotes+'s shown. Ambertide also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). WeNotes+'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WeNotes+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Ambertide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WeNotes+ ships an update every 3 months, Ambertide every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeNotes+ | Ambertide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wenotes-plus/id1477319356/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 95.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 91 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [传胜 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/789568029) | [Mousa Alwaraki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512500063) |

## 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


### Ambertide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambertide-deadline-planner/id6815990592)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ambertide Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Ambertide Pro (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeNotes+ free?

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

### Is Ambertide free?

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

### Do WeNotes+ or Ambertide have ads?

WeNotes+ shows ads; Ambertide does not.

### Which is updated more often, WeNotes+ or Ambertide?

WeNotes+ ships an update every 3 months, and Ambertide every 4 days. Most recently, WeNotes+ was updated on October 25, 2026 and Ambertide on October 25, 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.*