# Pro Note vs Notesnook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pro Note at 100% against Notesnook's 78%. Notesnook's advantage is ratings volume (653 vs 15) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pro Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Notesnook sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notesnook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notesnook has 653 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Pro Note's written reviews are positive against 78% of Notesnook's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pro Note ships an update monthly, Notesnook weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pro Note | Notesnook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-note-snapper-post-it/id1526132880/reviews) | **[4.7 (653 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesnook-private-notepad/id1544027013/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **653** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 78.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kaan Yildiz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473960483) | [Streetwriters LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536533660) |

## What reviewers say

### Pro Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-note-snapper-post-it/id1526132880)

Capture thoughts, organize ideas, and stay focused with an AI-powered note-taking app. Enjoy a distraction-free writing space, categorize notes, add images, and utilize AI to summarize and refine your content. It adapts to your workflow for clear and organized thinking.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free writing environment, Organize notes into files and categories, Add images to notes, Drag and arrange notes, Version rollback, AI summarization and refinement

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ProNote Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Features | $29.99 | one-time |


### 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 Pro Note free?

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

### Is Notesnook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pro Note or Notesnook?

Notesnook is rated higher. Pro Note averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Notesnook averages 4.7 from 653 ratings.

### Do Pro Note or Notesnook have ads?

Neither Pro Note nor Notesnook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pro Note or Notesnook?

Pro Note ships an update monthly, and Notesnook weekly. Most recently, Pro Note was updated on August 13, 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.*