# Luckynote vs SelfNote

The clearest difference is rating: SelfNote at 5.0 against Luckynote's 4.6. Luckynote's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Luckynote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and SelfNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SelfNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 5 respectively.

Luckynote ships an update weekly, SelfNote monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and June 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Luckynote | SelfNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luckynote-message-yourself/id1566320984/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfnote-email-note-to-self/id6447319493/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 74 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Uros Durdevic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566320986) | [Makai Labs Srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680964982) |

## What reviewers say

### Luckynote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luckynote-message-yourself/id1566320984)

This app offers a unique messaging-style interface for taking personal notes, managing tasks, and organizing bookmarks. It supports rich content like images and links, with seamless syncing across devices. Keep all your personal information organized in one private, conversational space.

**Highlights:** Messaging interface for notes, Rich content support (images, links, files), Task conversion from messages, Dedicated folders for organization, Seamless cross-device sync, Markdown support

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Luckynote Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Standard | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $17.00 | per month |
| Luckynote Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Standard Yearly | $49.00 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $149.00 | per year |
| Standard | $29.00 | one-time |
| Unlimited | $49.00 | one-time |


### SelfNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfnote-email-note-to-self/id6447319493)

Capture ideas, reminders, and links by sending them directly to your email inbox. Supports text, audio, photos, and drawings, with extensions for seamless sharing from other apps. New features include Apple Watch integration and home screen widgets for quick access.

**Highlights:** Send notes via email, Attach text, audio, photos, drawings, Browser extensions for quick sharing, Apple Watch app for wrist capture, Home screen widgets for quick actions, On-device AI for subject lines and categorization, Speech-to-text dictation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly - Unlimited access | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Luckynote free?

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

### Is SelfNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Luckynote or SelfNote?

SelfNote is rated higher. Luckynote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while SelfNote averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Luckynote or SelfNote have ads?

Neither Luckynote nor SelfNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Luckynote or SelfNote?

Luckynote ships an update weekly, and SelfNote monthly. Most recently, Luckynote was updated on September 16, 2026 and SelfNote on June 13, 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.*