Comparison

Plain Note vs Note

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

Head to head
About

Plain Note

This app allows you to create and organize notes with customizable tags and icons. It offers lock screen and home screen widgets for quick access and supports character/line counting. Personalize your experience with themes, app icons, and fonts.

Highlights
  • Organize notes with tags
  • Customizable tag icons and colors
  • Character and line counting
  • Lock screen and home screen widgets
  • Customizable themes, app icons, and fonts
  • Archive and organize notes
Features
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"Plain Note" is a simple notes app. You can organize your notes by adding tags, and it supports lock screen and home screen widgets. It can be used on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Features • You can categorize your notes with tags. • Customize tag icons and colors. • You can count the number of characters and lines. • Archive and organize your notes. • Widgets can be added to the lock screen and home screen. • Customize themes, App icons, and fonts. (Some features are available for a fee.) Premium (in-app purchase) • Sync data with iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud. This can also be used as a backup. • All themes and App icons are available. • All tag icons are available. • All font customizations are available. *Prices may vary by country or region. Please check in the app. *Some features may not be available in all languages or regions. Terms of Use: https://monelyze.app/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://monelyze.app/en/privacy

About

Note

Capture, organize, and secure your thoughts with a versatile note-taking tool. Features include image notes, checklists, drawing, voice recording, and OCR for image-to-text conversion. Protect your data with PIN code security and operate offline.

Highlights
  • Image notes
  • Checklists
  • Drawing tools
  • Voice recording
  • Image to text conversion (OCR)
  • PIN code security
  • Offline operation
Features
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Notes Everything - Journal Notes Everything - Journal is the ultimate app for efficiently managing your notes with simplicity and security. Packed with powerful features, it becomes your indispensable assistant for work and daily life. Operate offline for maximum security. Key Features: Image Notes: Capture and store images directly in your notes for easy organization and reference alongside text. Checklists: Create and manage to-do lists to stay organized and track tasks effortlessly. Drawing: Unleash creativity with built-in drawing tools for sketching ideas or adding a personal touch. Voice Recording: Effortlessly record audio notes to capture meetings, lectures, or ideas on the go. Image to Text Conversion: Use advanced OCR technology to convert images into editable text for digitizing notes or extracting information from documents. PIN Code Security: Protect sensitive information with a secure PIN, ensuring confidentiality. Notes Everything - Journal offers a secure and flexible tool to manage personal information with ease. Experience the convenience of having all your notes, lists, drawings, and recordings in one secure place. Download Notes Everything - Journal now and elevate your productivity! • Subscription: - 1-week subscription – US$0.99 with 3 days free trial - 1-month subscription – US$1.99 with 3 days free trial - 1-year subscription – US$9.99 with 3 days free trial Renewing and Cancellation Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless auto-renewal is turn off. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hour prior to the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price. Your auto-renew subscription can be managed or turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during your active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription during the free trial period. If your subscription expires – you will need to purchase a new subscription to access all premium features. Teams of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/note---purpose-journal Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/note-purposejournal

Screenshots

Plain Note4 screens
Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Plain Note at 4.6 against Note's 2.3. Plain Note also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 22%) and ads (none vs shown). Note's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Plain Note sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Note sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Plain Note holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plain Note has 1.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Plain Note's written reviews are positive against 22% of Note's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plain Note ships an update every 10 days, Note every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Plain Note versus Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlain NoteNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better2.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews62.3% of reviews — better22.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMonelyze Inc.LT VN TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

Plain Note

All ratings1,079 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive62.3%
Neutral13.2%
Negative24.5%

Note

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%

Bugs and requests

Plain Note

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Notes sometimes get deleted after updates
  • Widget not working as expected, showing wrong note

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to swipe widget to display another note
  • Subfolders for better organization
  • Export function to backup notes
  • Option to change app colors
  • Support for multiple notes in one widget
Show 2 more
  • Text formatting options (bold, italics, headings)
  • Ability to insert photos and videos

Note

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Plain Note

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium - Lifetime$29.99
3 purchases

Note

Subscriptions3
  • One Week$1.997 Days
  • One Month$4.991 Month
  • One Year$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Plain Note free?
Plain Note 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, Plain Note or Note?
Plain Note is rated higher. Plain Note averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Note averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Plain Note or Note have ads?
Note shows ads; Plain Note does not.
Which is updated more often, Plain Note or Note?
Plain Note ships an update every 10 days, and Note every 11 days. Most recently, Plain Note was updated on September 22, 2026 and Note on August 12, 2026.

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