Comparison

Notes vs Ink Now

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

Head to head
About

Notes

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
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Notes: notepad and lists is a convenient app that helps you make notes and keep lists. Why should you choose Notes: notepad and lists? - 3 in 1 Replace your to-do list, notepad and memos with this simple, all-in-one app. - Easy to use Notes: notepad and lists is an extremely simple and intuitive app. No instructions or tutorial necessary. - Fast Create a note or a list in literally seconds - the perfect way to jot down important information. A notepad, diary and to-do list that suits your face-paced lifestyle. - Multiple formats Create notes from photos, images, and voice messages, and make your to-do list or shopping list. Use it on the go, or even behind the wheel - all you have to do is record your message or take a photo. - Editing You can edit your notes, or add comments, attachments, details and notifications at any time. - Planning Notes: notepad and lists also works as a to-do list: you can set notifications and reminders (one off or repeated) for each note, and the easy-to-use calendar system helps you keep track of deadlines. - Sorting You can sort your notes by urgency, category, due date, and color, so searching through your content is quick and easy. - Security Notes: notepad and lists lets you protect your personal data with a short security-code, meaning only you can access your notes and lists. - Transfer your info If you get a new device, you won't lose your information - registered users can restore their data.

About

Ink Now

Features
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Ink Now is a fast, focused finger drawing app for quick notes and sketches. No login. No accounts. No clutter. Just open and draw. Designed for speed and simplicity, Ink Now gives you a clean canvas whenever inspiration strikes. Features • Smooth drawing • Fine, marker, and thick brush styles • Light and dark themes • Partial erase mode • Simple page-based layout • No ads Support Ink Now (Optional Unlock) A small one-time purchase unlocks: • PNG export • Up to 20 pages (instead of 3) No subscriptions. No tracking. Perfect for jotting measurements, sketching ideas, and capturing moments when paper and pen aren’t around.

Screenshots

Notes4 screens
Ink Now3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ink Now at none against Notes's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ink Now sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Notes versus Ink Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotesInk Now
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (680 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings680 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrange DogJon Tiller

Bugs and requests

Notes

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Unexpected ads appearing after recent updates for paid subscribers

Requested features

3 requests
  • More engaging task motivation features
  • Clearer documentation on note persistence
  • Improved customer support interface

Ink Now

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notes

One-time1
  • Disable ads$9.99
1 purchases

Ink Now

One-time1
  • Support Development$2.99

Questions

Is Notes free?
Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ink Now free?
Ink Now is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Notes or Ink Now have ads?
Notes shows ads; Ink Now does not.

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