# Birthday Card Maker vs Noteshelf

The clearest difference is rating: Noteshelf at 4.6 against Birthday Card Maker's 1.0. Noteshelf also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 15 months). Birthday Card Maker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Noteshelf sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Birthday Card Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Noteshelf holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noteshelf has 7.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Birthday Card Maker ships an update every 15 months, Noteshelf every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Birthday Card Maker | Noteshelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthday-card-maker/id1483029056/reviews) | **[4.6 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteshelf-ai-notes-and-pdf/id6458735203/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 56.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 558 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Patel Darshan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487427494) | [Fluid Touch Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318004740) |

## What reviewers say

### Birthday Card Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthday-card-maker/id1483029056)

Easily design custom birthday invitations and greeting cards with a wide range of templates, text customization, image integration, and decorative elements. Create unique cards for friends and family to make their special day memorable.

**Highlights:** Free templates for invitations and greetings, High-level text customization (font, color, style), Add images from phone or camera, Vibrant background frames and effects, Birthday props and creative shapes, Custom card creation, Offline functionality

**In-app purchases:** none


### Noteshelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteshelf-ai-notes-and-pdf/id6458735203)

Create handwritten notes, annotate PDFs, and record audio with this app. It offers extensive customization for notebooks, a variety of writing tools, and AI-powered features for summarization and translation. Organize your thoughts and documents seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Handwritten note creation, PDF annotation and markup, Audio recording with notes, AI-powered summarization and translation, Customizable notebooks and templates, Handwriting to text conversion, Document scanning and import

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noteshelf 3 Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Noteshelf 3 Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Noteshelf 3 Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Noteshelf3 Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Noteshelf3 Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Noteshelf3 Monthly Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Noteshelf 3 Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf 3 Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf 3 Yearly Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium for Noteshelf 2 users | $9.99 | one-time |
| Noteshelf 3 Premium - Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth handwriting experience
- 📚 Versatile note-taking features
- 🎨 Customizable templates and covers
- 🔍 Accurate handwriting recognition
- 💻 Seamless integration across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔄 Sync issues between devices
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data security
- 🔍 Unreliable search functionality
- 🔧 Buggy or missing features from previous versions

**Reported bugs**

- Notebooks failing to open or sync correctly
- Handwriting recognition not working as expected
- Imported PDFs losing formatting or functionality
- Unexpected loss of data or notes
- Compatibility issues with older devices or operating systems

**Requested features**

- Add ability to create folders within notebooks
- Improve page organization and navigation
- Implement a more intuitive color picker and pen customization
- Introduce a history/undo feature for linked pages
- Add support for custom stickers and templates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Birthday Card Maker free?

Birthday Card Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Noteshelf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Birthday Card Maker or Noteshelf?

Noteshelf is rated higher. Birthday Card Maker averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Noteshelf averages 4.6 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do Birthday Card Maker or Noteshelf have ads?

Birthday Card Maker shows ads; Noteshelf does not.

### Which is updated more often, Birthday Card Maker or Noteshelf?

Birthday Card Maker ships an update every 15 months, and Noteshelf every 5 days. Most recently, Birthday Card Maker was updated on October 4, 2026 and Noteshelf on October 23, 2026.

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