# NotePlan vs JetNotes

The clearest difference is rating: NotePlan at 4.8 against JetNotes's 4.1. NotePlan also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 7) and device support (4 vs 2). JetNotes's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NotePlan sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and JetNotes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.29 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NotePlan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NotePlan has 1.5K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of NotePlan's written reviews are positive against 83% of JetNotes's.

NotePlan ships an update monthly, JetNotes every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NotePlan | JetNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteplan-to-do-list-and-notes/id1505432629/reviews)** | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetnotes-notes-organizer/id6445868368/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **85.0% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 210 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NotePlan LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137020763) | [Denys Kolosovskyy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674375733) |

## What reviewers say

### NotePlan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteplan-to-do-list-and-notes/id1505432629)

Organize your tasks, notes, and calendar in one unified app. Quickly plan your day with Markdown, link notes bi-directionally, and stay on top of your to-dos with powerful review and search features. Seamlessly integrates with your existing calendars and syncs across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Unified task, note, and calendar view, Markdown for quick task and note creation, Bi-directional note linking, Calendar integration (iCloud, Google, Exchange), Flexible recurring tasks, Global Command Bar for fast navigation, Plaintext note storage

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Personal Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Personal Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Personal Monthly | $12.00 | per month |
| Personal Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Personal Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Personal Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Business Class | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful note-taking and task management
- 👍 Seamless calendar and reminders integration
- 💡 Flexible and customizable workflow
- 🔒 Secure and open-format data storage
- 👍 Responsive and helpful developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional sync and performance issues
- 👤 Limited collaboration and sharing features

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent sync between devices
- Crashes when opening certain files

**Requested features**

- Improved iPad and mobile app experience
- Better integration with other productivity apps
- More automation and scripting capabilities
- Weekly or monthly calendar view


### JetNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jetnotes-notes-organizer/id6445868368)

Organize your thoughts and ideas with this note-taking app. It offers features like folders, labels, and colors for efficient structuring, along with handwriting and speech-to-text input. Set reminders and export notes to PDF or text.

**Highlights:** Folder and label organization, Handwriting and speech-to-text input, Reminders and due dates, PDF and text export, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription (1 Month) | $1.29 | per month |
| Annual Subscription (1 Year) | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NotePlan free?

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

### Is JetNotes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NotePlan or JetNotes?

NotePlan is rated higher. NotePlan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while JetNotes averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do NotePlan or JetNotes have ads?

Neither NotePlan nor JetNotes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NotePlan or JetNotes?

NotePlan ships an update monthly, and JetNotes every 5 days. Most recently, NotePlan was updated on September 26, 2026 and JetNotes on September 9, 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.*