Comparison

TabNote+ vs iNote

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

Head to head
About

TabNote+

Create colorful sticky notes with customizable colors and organize them into categories using tabs. Notes automatically adjust size and can be displayed in grid or list views. Set reminders, attach photos, and lock important memos with biometric security.

Highlights
  • Colorful sticky notes
  • Tab-based categorization
  • Automatic note resizing
  • Grid and list views
  • Reminder and to-do functionality
  • Photo attachments
  • Biometric note locking
Features
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It is an application that can make colorful notes like sticky notes. There are 10 colors and you can set them freely according to your preference. Notes can be categorized by tabs. Simply swipe to switch between categories. It is convenient to manage by shopping, work, daily affairs, etc. by use. The size of the note is automatically adjusted according to the size of the sentence, and is placed on the screen without any gaps. This allows you to see many notes at once without having to scroll. Notes can be displayed in two or three columns in a grid. You can also switch to a single column, list view. Since there is a notification function, it can also be used as a reminder or todo list. You can specify a date and time, and repeat every day or every day of the week. You can take a photo and attach it to a note. You can also choose from a library of photos. You can pinch in the attached photo to enlarge it or slide it to view it continuously. You can lock important notes. You can choose how to unlock from face, fingerprint and password. You can search for notes by keyword. There is a character counter. Other features ・ You can change the text size ・ You can change the theme color of the app ・ Memo can be deleted by long press -You can display the date of memo update on the list screen ・ You can sort notes manually ・ Notes can be duplicated ・ You can share notes ・ The memo can be returned to the state before editing

About

iNote

Features
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iiNote is a Todo, Scheduler, Shopping List, Notepad, Sticky Notes, Memorandum, Note App that combines handwritten and digital features. You can easily start using it without any complicated input and customize it as you use it. Of course, it also supports notifications, schedule display on the lock screen (live activity), and schedule display on the home screen (widget). You can check the schedule for the day without starting the app. Also supports repeat alarms. You can also set daily, weekly, monthly and yearly recurring schedules.

Screenshots

TabNote+4 screens
iNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TabNote+ at none against iNote's 1. TabNote+ also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 16.1). iNote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ads and device support 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. iNote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. TabNote+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TabNote+ ships an update every 5 months, iNote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TabNote+ versus iNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabNote+iNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.3 — better16.1
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYUTAKA KENJOHajime Suzuki

In-app purchases

None

TabNote+

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

iNote

Subscriptions1
  • $0.99/month$0.991 Month

Questions

Is TabNote+ free?
TabNote+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iNote free?
iNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TabNote+ or iNote have ads?
Both TabNote+ and iNote show ads.
Which is updated more often, TabNote+ or iNote?
TabNote+ ships an update every 5 months, and iNote every 3 weeks. Most recently, TabNote+ was updated on October 11, 2026 and iNote on October 10, 2026.

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