# TU GREATS vs Notes+

The clearest difference is rating: Notes+ at 4.7 against TU GREATS's 3.7. Notes+ also leads on ratings volume (3.2K vs 3) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). TU GREATS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 35) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notes+ sells 35 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. TU GREATS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notes+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notes+ has 3.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TU GREATS ships an update monthly, Notes+ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TU GREATS | Notes+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tu-greats/id1524814887/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-plus-notes-for-pencil/id1609361989/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 76.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 75 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Center for ASEAN Studies,Thammasat University-Rangsit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1258447681) | [SINGFISH PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745986454) |

## What reviewers say

### TU GREATS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tu-greats/id1524814887)

Access your virtual student ID and academic information, including schedules and the academic calendar. This app requires a TU username and password for student access.

**Highlights:** Virtual student ID, Academic information access, Schedule checking, Academic calendar, Intuitive design

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Notes+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-plus-notes-for-pencil/id1609361989)

Enhance your digital note-taking with realistic writing tools, diverse templates, and AI-powered features. Import files, organize with versatile tools, and boost productivity with multi-tasking capabilities. Secure your notes and access smart AI assistants for summaries, quizzes, and transcriptions.

**Highlights:** Realistic writing experience, File import and conversion, Versatile note-taking tools, Wide selection of magical pens, AI-powered summarization and quiz generation, Multi-tasking features, Password protection

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

**In-app purchases (35)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fonts | $3.99 | per month |
| AI Solver | $7.99 | per month |
| AI Flashcard Generator | $7.99 | per month |
| AI Quiz Generator | $7.99 | per month |
| AI Summary Generator | $7.99 | per month |
| Fonts | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock four AI features | $12.99 | per month |
| AI Audio to Text Summary | $15.99 | per month |
| AI Video to Text Summary | $15.99 | per month |
| AI One | $24.99 | per month |
| Unlock four AI features | $71.99 | per year |
| AI One | $137.99 | per year |
| 词根词缀背单词 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Deep Blue Small Floral Notebook | $5.99 | one-time |
| Teal Undated Digital Planner | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Digital Notebook | $7.99 | one-time |
| Everyday Notebook | $7.99 | one-time |
| Recipe Book | $8.99 | one-time |
| 2026-2027 Student Planner (Pastel) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Student Digital Notebook | $9.99 | one-time |
| Undated ADHD Planner | $9.99 | one-time |
| Digital Recipe Book | $9.99 | one-time |
| Undated Student Planner | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2026 Planner (Starts on Sunday) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2026 Daily Digital Panner | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2026 The Everyday Digital Planner | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2026 Apple-All In One Planner | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2026-2027 Study Planner Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Simple Smart Notebook Mocha | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Undated Digital Planner | $9.99 | one-time |
| Undated All-in-One Planner (Pastel) | $11.99 | one-time |
| Mid Year All In One Planner | $11.99 | one-time |
| 2026 - 2027 Minimal Digital Planner | $11.99 | one-time |
| ADHD Task Funnel Purple | $11.99 | one-time |
| Belge kısıtlamasını kaldır | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing features
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎨 Variety of templates and tools
- 💰 Completely free
- 🔒 Secure and private

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🖋️ Pen/writing issues for some users
- 📁 Difficulty organizing notes and files
- 🔍 Lacking robust search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing or not saving properly
- Pen/writing not registering correctly
- Crashes when trying to add new pages
- Imported PDFs losing formatting
- Eraser tool not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to create custom templates
- Improved handwriting recognition
- Customizable pen/brush tools
- Better organization and folder management
- Seamless sync across all devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TU GREATS free?

TU GREATS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Notes+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TU GREATS or Notes+?

Notes+ is rated higher. TU GREATS averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Notes+ averages 4.7 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do TU GREATS or Notes+ have ads?

Neither TU GREATS nor Notes+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TU GREATS or Notes+?

TU GREATS ships an update monthly, and Notes+ every 9 days. Most recently, TU GREATS was updated on October 12, 2026 and Notes+ on October 19, 2026.

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