# Mini Notes vs NoteBox

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoteBox at none against Mini Notes's 3. NoteBox also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Mini Notes's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 67%) and ratings volume (75 vs 8). On price, ads 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. NoteBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

NoteBox holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mini Notes has 75 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Mini Notes's written reviews are positive against 67% of NoteBox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mini Notes ships an update every 3 weeks, NoteBox every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mini Notes | NoteBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-notes-sticky-home-widget/id1561856600/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebox-sticky-notes-and-to-do/id1661383731/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **75** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mohini Sharma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561856602) | [Mimol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747110759) |

## 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 |


### NoteBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebox-sticky-notes-and-to-do/id1661383731)

Organize your life with this powerful sticky notes and to-do list app. Features include searchable notes, color filtering, photo attachments, and easy sharing. Its intuitive interface and minimalist design help you stay focused on tasks and goals.

**Highlights:** Searchable notes, Color filtering for notes, Add photos to to-do items, Share notes with others, Customizable note colors, Minimalist design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mini Notes free?

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

### Is NoteBox free?

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

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

NoteBox is rated higher. Mini Notes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while NoteBox averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Mini Notes or NoteBox have ads?

Neither Mini Notes nor NoteBox shows ads.

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

Mini Notes ships an update every 3 weeks, and NoteBox every 4 days. Most recently, Mini Notes was updated on October 25, 2026 and NoteBox on October 24, 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.*