Comparison

Nested Folder Notes vs Notes

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

Head to head
About

Nested Folder Notes

This app allows users to create deeply nested folders for organizing notes, ideal for managing large amounts of information for work, study, or creative projects. It offers features like drag-and-drop reordering, color-coding, and search functionality to streamline note management.

Highlights
  • Nested folders for structured organization
  • Drag & drop and auto sorting
  • Color-coded notes
  • Search and trash folder
  • Photo attachments
  • Checklists
  • Note history and recovery
Features
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CrumbNote is a powerful note app that lets you create folders inside folders. Organize large amounts of notes with a clear, structured layout that’s perfect for work, study, and creative projects. Reorder notes easily with drag and drop, or let the app sort them automatically. Select multiple notes or folders at once to move, duplicate, or delete in seconds. Color-coded notes make it easy to find what you need at a glance, even in long lists. Ideal for: • Work notes, meeting minutes, and task lists • Study notes, classes, and exam preparation • Journals, daily logs, and idea capture • Writing, blogging, and creative planning • Recipes, shopping lists, and hobbies Key features: • Nested folders for structured organization • Drag & drop and auto sorting • Search and trash folder • Photo attachments (up to 10 per note) • Checklists and character count • Note history and recovery • Passcode lock and backups # LICENSE Icons by Icons8

About

Notes

Capture ideas, plan events, and manage tasks with this versatile note-taking app. Organize notes with custom views, filters, and priority pinning. Enjoy voice notes, file attachments, and secure local accounts.

Highlights
  • Voice notes
  • Checklist creation
  • File attachments
  • Drag and drop organization
  • Board and list views
  • Local accounts
  • Day/night modes
Features
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Notes — simple notes, reminders and ideas in one app Capture ideas, plan events and keep important lists in one place. Notes helps you stay organized — from quick thoughts to important tasks with reminders. Write, draw and organize everything your way. At home, at work or on the go — your notes are always with you. Main features: • Notes with reminders • Drawing and sketch notes • Easy organization with lists • Board and list views • Filters and pinning • Simple drag-and-drop controls • Local accounts without restrictions • Light and dark modes Pro features: • Voice notes • Unlimited file attachments • Checklists inside notes • Full backup and restore • App lock • Note forwarding and sharing • Printing No ads or annoying pop-ups — just a clean and intuitive interface. Works offline for better privacy, security and stability. Download Notes and manage your ideas, plans and daily tasks with ease. Terms of Use: https://calenhub.com/note_terms_of_use.html

Screenshots

Nested Folder Notes4 screens
Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Notes at none against Nested Folder Notes's shown. Notes also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Nested Folder Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Nested Folder Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Nested Folder Notes against 4.9 for Notes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Nested Folder Notes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nested Folder Notes ships an update every 3 weeks, Notes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nested Folder Notes versus Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNested Folder NotesNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (9 ratings)4.9 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB155 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShibapp LLCPlanning Technologies LLC

Customer experience

Nested Folder Notes

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive73.6%
Neutral11.3%
Negative15.1%

Notes

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Nested Folder Notes

One-time1
  • CrumbNote PRO$7.99
3 purchases

Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access for a Month$1.491 Month
  • Full Access for a Year7 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Access Forever$24.99

Questions

Is Nested Folder Notes free?
Nested Folder Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notes free?
Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nested Folder Notes or Notes?
Notes is rated higher. Nested Folder Notes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Notes averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.
Do Nested Folder Notes or Notes have ads?
Nested Folder Notes shows ads; Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, Nested Folder Notes or Notes?
Nested Folder Notes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Notes every 3 months. Most recently, Nested Folder Notes was updated on October 13, 2026 and Notes on October 8, 2026.

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