Comparison

Motes vs Universities World

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

Head to head
About

Motes

A modern digital notebook for quick note-taking with easy styling and organization. Features include to-do lists, OCR text capture, and import/export options. Synchronize your notes across multiple devices using cloud storage.

Highlights
  • Quick note-taking with styles
  • Organize with labels
  • To-do lists and task tracking
  • OCR text capture
  • Import from OneNote/Evernote
  • Export to PDF
  • Cloud synchronization
Features
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Motes is a modern way of taking notes. Quickly jot down anything and make it look great with easy to use styles. Organize with labels and use highlighter for the important bits. Create to-do lists and keep track of your tasks. Capture text with OCR. Import notes from OneNote and Evernote. Export to PDF. Use your Google Drive, iCloud Drive, Microsoft OneDrive or Dropbox account to synchronize your notebook on multiple devices.

About

Universities World

Features
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The World of Universities application is a comprehensive platform that consolidates information from all Lebanese universities into a single application. It provides users with access to majors, details, academic levels, and other relevant information necessary for individuals aspiring to pursue higher education. Key Features of the Application: Search: Users can quickly search for universities based on their specialization or geographical location. Accurate Results: The application ensures precision in delivering search results, enhancing the user experience. Comprehensive University Information: Detailed information about each university is available, empowering users with comprehensive knowledge about the institutions. By offering a centralized platform with efficient search capabilities and comprehensive university details, the World of Universities application serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking information and guidance regarding Lebanese universities.

Screenshots

Motes4 screens
Universities World3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Universities World at none against Motes's 1. Universities World also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Motes's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence 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. Motes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per year. Universities World asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Motes ships an update monthly, Universities World every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Motes versus Universities World: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMotesUniversities World
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomasz Guciosami Al Tanbour

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Motes

Subscriptions1
  • Full version$0.991 Year
None

Universities World

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Motes free?
Motes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Universities World free?
Universities World is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Motes or Universities World have ads?
Neither Motes nor Universities World shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Motes or Universities World?
Motes ships an update monthly, and Universities World every 6 weeks. Most recently, Motes was updated on November 3, 2026 and Universities World on November 3, 2026.

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