# Notes vs PlopNote

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Notes at 654 against PlopNote's 8. Notes also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). PlopNote's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 79%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PlopNote sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notes has 654 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Notes's written reviews are positive against 100% of PlopNote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes | PlopNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (654 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-notepad-and-lists/id1489717129/reviews)** | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plopnote/id6459233815/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **654** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 78.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Orange Dog](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673134885) | [tadashi atoji](https://appshunter.io/developer/431510057) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-notepad-and-lists/id1489717129)

This app combines a notepad, to-do list, and memo functionality into a single, intuitive interface. Easily create notes from text, voice, or images, and organize them with reminders and sorting options. Secure your data and transfer it to new devices.

**Highlights:** 3-in-1 notepad, to-do list, and memos, Create notes from photos, images, and voice, Set notifications and reminders, Sort notes by urgency, category, due date, color, Secure notes with a security code, Data transfer to new devices

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface
- 🎨 Highly customizable with colors and themes
- 🆓 Free app with no ads
- 🔒 Password protected notes
- 📱 Well-organized layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads despite paid subscription
- ❓ Unclear note retention policies
- 🤔 Complicated question/support system

**Reported bugs**

- Unexpected ads appearing after recent updates for paid subscribers

**Requested features**

- More engaging task motivation features
- Clearer documentation on note persistence
- Improved customer support interface


### PlopNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plopnote/id6459233815)

Create customizable sticky notes for your home screen. Personalize with background colors, photos, and text. Useful for lists, reminders, or creative writing.

**Highlights:** Customizable background color, Add photos with adjustable transparency, Rich text editor with undo/redo, Pre-designed background templates, Automatic content saving, Font size adjustment

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add features | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes free?

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

### Is PlopNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notes or PlopNote?

Notes is rated higher. Notes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 654 ratings, while PlopNote averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Notes or PlopNote have ads?

Both Notes and PlopNote show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notes or PlopNote?

Notes ships an update monthly, and PlopNote monthly. Most recently, Notes was updated on October 1, 2026 and PlopNote on September 29, 2026.

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