# Notesnook vs Supernotes

The clearest difference is update cadence: Notesnook at weekly against Supernotes's monthly. Notesnook also leads on ratings volume (653 vs 122). Supernotes's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 78%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notesnook sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Supernotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Notesnook against 4.8 for Supernotes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notesnook has 653 ratings behind it against 122, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Notesnook's written reviews are positive against 91% of Supernotes's.

Notesnook ships an update weekly, Supernotes monthly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notesnook | Supernotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (653 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesnook-private-notepad/id1544027013/reviews) | **[4.8 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supernotes-notes-and-journal/id1567815218/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **653** | 122 |
| Positive reviews | 78.2% of reviews | **90.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 89 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Streetwriters LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536533660) | [Supernotes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567815220) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Supernotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supernotes-notes-and-journal/id1567815218)

Organize your thoughts and ideas with a fast, lightweight note-taking app. Create visually rich notecards with Markdown and LaTeX support, enhanced by AI writing assistance. Build interconnected knowledge networks and share them seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Shareable Markdown notecards, AI writing assistance, Bi-directional card linking, 2D/3D graph visualization, Spaced repetition flashcards, Real-time collaboration, Offline support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supernotes Unlimited (1 Month) | $11.00 | per month |
| Supernotes Unlimited (Promo) | $69.00 | per year |
| Supernotes Unlimited (1 Year) | $99.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful design and UI
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 🧠 Powerful organization system
- 💡 Unique card-based concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Learning curve for some
- ⚠️ Limited initial note space
- 🎛️ Lacks advanced features for some users
- 📱 No iOS widgets
- 🔄 Cumbersome tagging for some

**Reported bugs**

- Blank white screen on app/web browser
- App doesn't work on iOS 15.4.1

**Requested features**

- iOS widgets for home and lock screens
- Alert for note space limit and prompt to edit/continue as journal entry
- Better image and video viewing
- Control center button
- Split screen functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notesnook free?

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

### Is Supernotes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notesnook or Supernotes?

Supernotes is rated higher. Notesnook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 653 ratings, while Supernotes averages 4.8 from 122 ratings.

### Do Notesnook or Supernotes have ads?

Neither Notesnook nor Supernotes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notesnook or Supernotes?

Notesnook ships an update weekly, and Supernotes monthly. Most recently, Notesnook was updated on September 26, 2026 and Supernotes on September 26, 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.*