# Note+ vs Status

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Note+ at none against Status's 2. Note+ also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Status's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Status sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Note+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Note+ ships an update every 3 months, Status every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note+ | Status |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/status-top-widgets/id1614131251/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 23 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OnePercent](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536020418) | [Karandeep Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516651531) |

## What reviewers say

### Note+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-plus-journal-and-diary/id1542331748)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Status

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/status-top-widgets/id1614131251)

Design unique widgets for your device with extensive customization options. Choose from a variety of components like time, battery, and storage, and arrange them to match your personal style. Your data remains private and on your device.

**Highlights:** Full widget customization, 15 component choices, Drag and drop interface, Privacy-focused design, Customizable colors and layouts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Status Unlocked (Weekly) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Status Unlocked (Lifetime) | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note+ free?

Note+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Status free?

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

### Do Note+ or Status have ads?

Neither Note+ nor Status shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Note+ or Status?

Note+ ships an update every 3 months, and Status every 9 days. Most recently, Note+ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Status on November 3, 2026.

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