# Ikes vs Luckynote

The clearest difference is update cadence: Luckynote at weekly against Ikes's every 2 weeks. Luckynote also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Ikes's advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 9). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ikes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Luckynote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Ikes against 4.6 for Luckynote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 9 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Ikes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Luckynote's.

Ikes ships an update every 2 weeks, Luckynote weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ikes | Luckynote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikes-idea-notes/id1515855107/reviews)** | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luckynote-message-yourself/id1566320984/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 284 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INCREDIBLE FOX, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515855106) | [Uros Durdevic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566320986) |

## What reviewers say

### Ikes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikes-idea-notes/id1515855107)

Capture and organize text or image ideas with a dynamic feed. Intelligent search and discovery help you find inspiration and make unexpected connections. Syncs seamlessly across devices and prioritizes your privacy.

**Highlights:** Quick capture for text and images, Dynamic Idea Feed for discovery, Tag, source, and color organization, Intelligent search by meaning, Automatic idea discovery, Shuffle for serendipity, iCloud sync across devices

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ikes PREMIUM | $9.99 | one-time |


### Luckynote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luckynote-message-yourself/id1566320984)

This app offers a unique messaging-style interface for taking personal notes, managing tasks, and organizing bookmarks. It supports rich content like images and links, with seamless syncing across devices. Keep all your personal information organized in one private, conversational space.

**Highlights:** Messaging interface for notes, Rich content support (images, links, files), Task conversion from messages, Dedicated folders for organization, Seamless cross-device sync, Markdown support

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Luckynote Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Standard | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $17.00 | per month |
| Luckynote Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Standard Yearly | $49.00 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $149.00 | per year |
| Standard | $29.00 | one-time |
| Unlimited | $49.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ikes free?

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

### Is Luckynote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ikes or Luckynote?

Ikes is rated higher. Ikes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Luckynote averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do Ikes or Luckynote have ads?

Neither Ikes nor Luckynote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ikes or Luckynote?

Ikes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Luckynote weekly. Most recently, Ikes was updated on September 8, 2026 and Luckynote on September 16, 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.*