Comparison

Notebox vs Relanote

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

Head to head
About

Notebox

This app offers a secure, block-based editor with Markdown support for local note-taking. For cross-device synchronization and real-time updates, a subscription unlocks cloud features with zero-knowledge encryption.

Highlights
  • Zero-knowledge encryption
  • Block-based editor
  • Markdown support
  • Local-only mode
  • Cross-device sync
  • Real-time updates
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# V2 Ultimate Privacy - All user data is stored with D2D zero-knowledge encryption - Block based flexible editor - Supports Markdown - Local-only use on iPhone, iPad and Mac is FREE. # Subscribe to Sync - Across all devices - Real time - Conflict-Free - Complete Security All personal data is stored in personal iCloud. All synchronization is processed on user device locally. --- privacy policy: https://notebox.cloud/privacy-policy terms of use: https://notebox.cloud/terms-of-use

About

Relanote

This tool combines hierarchical and non-hierarchical note-taking methods. It uses files, folders, and bi-directional links to organize information. Visualize connections and share notes securely.

Highlights
  • Hierarchical organization (files/folders)
  • Bi-directional linking
  • Tagging system
  • On-the-fly note creation
  • Knowledge graph visualization
  • Full data encryption
  • Secure note sharing
Features
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Relanote is а tool that combines both hierarchical and non-hierarchical note-taking. The files and folders method allows you to put some order while the bi-directional links to connect the dots and see the bigger picture. By leveraging the power of both methods, Relanote adapts to your way of thinking. Flexible organization Relanote combines both hierarchical organization (files and folders) and wiki style bi-directional links. You can go even in more details with the additional help of tags. Easy Links & Notes Creation Unlike most apps, in Relanote you can create new notes on the fly without leaving the current note. In Relanote, notes can also be used as mean to link ideas and knowledge. For example, you can have a recipe that includes cheese, beef, and pasta. By linking the ingredients, a note for each will be created that points back to the recipe. Continue doing adding more recipes and at some point by opening the cheese note, you will see all recipes in which it is referenced. Leave organization on autopilot If you are looking to escape the hierarchical organization, no problem! By using bi-directional links, you can forget about sorting your notes in folders and subfolders since all your notes will be connected in a web of knowledge - graph. Graph A visual way to discover hidden connections and see the bigger picture of your whole knowledge base. The Graph offers you a bird's eye view of all your notes and how they are connected. If you are utilizing the bi-directional linking organization instead of the hierarchical, the graph is the tool for making sense of your personal knowledge base. The more connected notes, the harder it becomes to find your way. To solve that, Relanote enables you to filter your notes based on tags you used in them. Full encryption We believe that your knowledge, ideas and research are private and rightfully yours. Nobody but you and the people you shared your note with should be able to have access. To ensure this, all your data is first encrypted on your device and then stored on our secure servers. The process is relatively simple, but incredibly secure - your device -> your notes are encrypted -> stored on our secure servers -> decrypted when you are using Relanote. Share notes with the world Notes, if you need them to be, can be more than a personal thing. You can share your ideas, thoughts, and research directly from Relanote. Sharing a public link to one or more notes is 1 click away. No account is required on the other side to view what you shared with them. The notes are accessible on the web only to those, who have the link. You remain in complete control and can revoke or manage the access at any time. The note you share from Relanote is dynamic - all changes are instantly available to the people you shared it with. Unlike static documents like PDFs, Word Files, and others, Relanote helps you collaborate better. Dark theme Working late at night, having an eye condition or just enjoying the dark UI - the Relanote dark mode is here! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://relanote.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Notebox4 screens
Relanote4 screens

Verdict

The call

Notebox and Relanote both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Notebox's written reviews are positive against 0% of Relanote's. Notebox also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 33 months). Relanote's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Notebox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Relanote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Notebox against 4.2 for Relanote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Notebox's written reviews are positive against 0% of Relanote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notebox ships an update every 2 days, Relanote every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Notebox versus Relanote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteboxRelanote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better4.2 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings66
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 33 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuap Inc.Ubidesk LLC

Customer experience

Notebox

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Relanote

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Notebox

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Cloud Subscription7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Yearly Cloud Subscription1 Month trial$14.991 Year
2 purchases

Relanote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Access$4.991 Month
  • Annual Premium Access$49.001 Year

Questions

Is Notebox free?
Notebox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Relanote free?
Relanote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notebox or Relanote?
Notebox is rated higher. Notebox averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Relanote averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.
Do Notebox or Relanote have ads?
Neither Notebox nor Relanote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notebox or Relanote?
Notebox ships an update every 2 days, and Relanote every 33 months. Most recently, Notebox was updated on September 30, 2026 and Relanote on September 27, 2026.

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