# Mini Notes vs Noble Notes

The clearest difference is monetization model: Mini Notes at free with in-app purchases against Noble Notes's subscription. Mini Notes also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (75 vs 3). Noble Notes's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mini Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Noble Notes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Noble Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mini Notes has 75 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Mini Notes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Noble Notes's.

Mini Notes ships an update every 3 weeks, Noble Notes every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and May 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mini Notes | Noble Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-notes-sticky-home-widget/id1561856600/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noble-notes/id1582901576/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **75** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 37 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mohini Sharma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561856602) | [1LM Enterprises](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525414769) |

## What reviewers say

### Mini Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-notes-sticky-home-widget/id1561856600)

This app helps you create notes, to-do lists, and reminders with customizable colors and fonts. It syncs across all your Apple devices via iCloud and offers widgets for quick access. Enjoy a free trial with the option to subscribe for unlimited features.

**Highlights:** AI-powered note-taking, To-Do list creation, Task reminders, Customizable colors and fonts, iCloud sync, Widgets for quick access, Voice memo functionality

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Life Time Access | $24.99 | one-time |


### Noble Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noble-notes/id1582901576)

Capture thoughts, ideas, and important information with a versatile note-taking application. Organize notes by category for easy retrieval and access across devices. Ideal for personal use, business, or creative projects.

**Highlights:** Categorized notes, Reminders, Idea capture, Business notes, Personal notes, Speech notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mini Notes free?

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

### Is Noble Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mini Notes or Noble Notes?

Noble Notes is rated higher. Mini Notes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Noble Notes averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Mini Notes or Noble Notes have ads?

Neither Mini Notes nor Noble Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mini Notes or Noble Notes?

Mini Notes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Noble Notes every 16 months. Most recently, Mini Notes was updated on September 26, 2026 and Noble Notes on May 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.*