# The E vs WeNote

The clearest difference is ads: The E at none against WeNote's shown. The E also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). WeNote's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The E sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and WeNote sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The E holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeNote has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The E ships an update weekly, WeNote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The E | WeNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-e-diary/id1547169274/reviews)** | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wenote-notes-notepad-to-do/id1562256136/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 86.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel ILLESCAS ROMERO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225393667) | [Yan Cheng Cheok](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562256138) |

## What reviewers say

### The E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-e-diary/id1547169274)

A private digital journal for your notes and memories. Attach images, customize your entries with fonts and colors, and keep your data secure with optional cloud sync and a lock mode. Export your diary in various formats.

**Highlights:** Unlimited writing, Cloud sync (iCloud), Attach images, Custom fonts and colors, Lock mode for privacy, Export to HTML, RTF, text, and PDF

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro+ Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro+ Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| PDF Book Export | $0.99 | one-time |
| Advanced search | $0.99 | one-time |
| Icon pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pink theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| PRO version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro+ Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


### WeNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wenote-notes-notepad-to-do/id1562256136)

This app allows you to create colorful notes, to-do lists, and shopping lists. Organize your thoughts with labels, attach media, and set reminders. It offers privacy features like PIN locking and offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Create color notes and to-do lists, Organize with labels and colors, Attach photos and voice recordings, Set customizable reminders, Secure notes with PIN/fingerprint lock, Offline functionality, Calendar with holiday display

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Ad-free | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Color | $7.99 | one-time |
| Recording | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sticky note | $7.99 | one-time |
| Undo redo | $7.99 | one-time |
| PDF | $7.99 | one-time |
| App icon | $7.99 | one-time |
| Select | $7.99 | one-time |
| Draw & write | $7.99 | one-time |
| Theme | $7.99 | one-time |
| Label | $7.99 | one-time |
| Font | $7.99 | one-time |
| iCloud sync | $14.99 | one-time |
| Combo | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Loved the app
- 👍 Easy to use and organize
- 🎨 Customizable colors and layouts
- 📆 Helpful calendar and reminders
- 🔒 Ability to lock notes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paid features like dark mode and iCloud sync
- ⚠️ Occasional sync issues between devices
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Repeated prompts for reviews
- Checklist items not updating properly
- Reminders not always triggering

**Requested features**

- Add undo/redo functionality
- Improve calendar integration to show note details
- Provide more font and formatting options
- Allow sharing and collaboration on notes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The E free?

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

### Is WeNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The E or WeNote?

The E is rated higher. The E averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while WeNote averages 4.8 from 1K ratings.

### Do The E or WeNote have ads?

WeNote shows ads; The E does not.

### Which is updated more often, The E or WeNote?

The E ships an update weekly, and WeNote every 2 weeks. Most recently, The E was updated on October 7, 2026 and WeNote on October 14, 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.*