# GitApp for Bitbucket vs Notesnook

The clearest difference is rating: Notesnook at 4.7 against GitApp for Bitbucket's 3.2. Notesnook also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 43%) and ads (none vs shown). GitApp for Bitbucket's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notesnook sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. GitApp for Bitbucket asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notesnook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notesnook has 653 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of GitApp for Bitbucket's written reviews are positive against 78% of Notesnook's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GitApp for Bitbucket | Notesnook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitapp-for-bitbucket/id1499512663/reviews) | **[4.7 (653 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesnook-private-notepad/id1544027013/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **653** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **78.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kirubakaran Manimaran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499512662) | [Streetwriters LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536533660) |

## What reviewers say

### GitApp for Bitbucket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gitapp-for-bitbucket/id1499512663)

Manage your Bitbucket Cloud account directly from your mobile device. Access all features, including viewing repositories, managing issues and pull requests, and browsing code with syntax highlighting.

**Highlights:** View teams and repositories, Manage Issues and Pull Requests, Review and merge Pull Requests, Browse commits and code, Syntax highlighting for code, Light and dark themes

**In-app purchases:** none


### Notesnook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesnook-private-notepad/id1544027013)

This open-source app offers secure, encrypted note-taking and organization across all your devices. It features a robust editor, to-do lists, and a private journal with advanced security to protect your personal information.

**Highlights:** Military-grade encryption, Cross-platform synchronization, To-do lists and task management, Private journal with media support, Rich text and Markdown editor, Notebook organization, App lock with fingerprint support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notesnook Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Notesnook Essential Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro | $2.49 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro | $4.49 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro | $4.49 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Notesnook Believer Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Essential Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro Plan | $29.90 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Believer Plan | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
- 👍 Cross-platform compatibility
- 👍 Generous free tier

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync and login issues
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes
- 💰 Expensive premium tier
- 🔒 Lack of free encryption features

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch on older iOS devices
- Sync issues leading to data loss
- Unreliable login and verification process

**Requested features**

- Improved search functionality
- Reminders and calendar integration
- Handwriting and drawing support
- Multilingual support
- Improved table and spreadsheet features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GitApp for Bitbucket free?

GitApp for Bitbucket is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Notesnook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GitApp for Bitbucket or Notesnook?

Notesnook is rated higher. GitApp for Bitbucket averages 3.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Notesnook averages 4.7 from 653 ratings.

### Do GitApp for Bitbucket or Notesnook have ads?

GitApp for Bitbucket shows ads; Notesnook does not.

### Which is updated more often, GitApp for Bitbucket or Notesnook?

GitApp for Bitbucket ships an update weekly, and Notesnook weekly. Most recently, GitApp for Bitbucket was updated on September 15, 2026 and Notesnook on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*