# iNote vs flomo浮墨

The clearest difference is update cadence: flomo浮墨 at weekly against iNote's every 5 weeks. flomo浮墨 also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 295). iNote's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iNote sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and flomo浮墨 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for iNote against 4.9 for flomo浮墨. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 295 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of iNote's written reviews are positive against 92% of flomo浮墨's.

iNote ships an update every 5 weeks, flomo浮墨 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iNote | flomo浮墨 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (295 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inote-ideas-note-and-notebook/id1479356575/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flomo/id1552314395/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 295 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 90.5% of reviews | **92.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 230 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iDaily Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364264742) | [Shanghai Xiandi Network Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541674282) |

## What reviewers say

### iNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inote-ideas-note-and-notebook/id1479356575)

Capture inspiration and organize your thoughts with a robust note-taking app. Features include cloud sync, a notebook system for organization, and rich text formatting. Protect your ideas with passcode and backup options.

**Highlights:** Cloud Sync, Notebook System, Rich Text Formatting, Checklists, Passcode Protection, Picture Export

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iNote Pro · Monthly Membership | $0.49 | per month |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Special | $1.49 | per month |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Special | $13.99 | per year |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Yearly Plan | $18.49 | per year |
| iNote Cloud 50 GB Special Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| iNote Cloud 50 GB Yearly Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| iNote Reset Passcode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee for Developer | $2.99 | one-time |
| iNote Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coffee for Designer | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful organization features
- 🚀 Efficient note-taking
- 🎨 Visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Limited sync/backup options
- 🔍 Searching could be improved
- 💰 Subscription model for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Backup failures
- Rotated photos after insertion
- Lack of auto-capitalization

**Requested features**

- Markdown support
- Ability to reorder notebooks
- Improved photo/image handling
- Sync across devices
- Voice recording option


### flomo浮墨

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flomo/id1552314395)

Capture fleeting thoughts and ideas with a minimalist note-taking tool designed for quick entry and organization. Review past entries, discover related notes, and quantify your daily records without intrusive ads or privacy concerns.

**Highlights:** Easy typing, Full platform sync, Organize with #tags, Daily review of past notes, Relevant note suggestions, Quantify daily records, Quick entry via API

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Max subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Max subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Max subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 3,000 Agent Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Agent Points | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Agent Points | $9.99 | one-time |
| flomo Pro 年度会员-教育优惠 | $14.99 | one-time |
| flomo Max 年度会员-教育优惠 | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and convenient note-taking
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Powerful tag and sub-tag system
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 📚 Great for organizing thoughts and ideas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some bugs and glitches reported
- 💰 Concerns about excessive paid features
- 📱 Needs better iPad support
- 🌐 Translation issues for non-Chinese users

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent behavior with list indentation
- Issues with text scanning functionality
- Problems with time stamp recognition

**Requested features**

- Expand note-taking window size
- Add support for Markdown syntax
- Integrate with more apps and services
- Implement dark mode option
- Add sorting by time/date


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iNote free?

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

### Is flomo浮墨 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iNote or flomo浮墨?

flomo浮墨 is rated higher. iNote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 295 ratings, while flomo浮墨 averages 4.9 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do iNote or flomo浮墨 have ads?

Neither iNote nor flomo浮墨 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iNote or flomo浮墨?

iNote ships an update every 5 weeks, and flomo浮墨 weekly. Most recently, iNote was updated on September 19, 2026 and flomo浮墨 on September 26, 2026.

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