# Supernotes vs ChalkTimerPRO

The clearest difference is price: Supernotes at Free against ChalkTimerPRO's $5.99. Supernotes also leads on ratings volume (127 vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). ChalkTimerPRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Supernotes is free to download; ChalkTimerPRO costs $5.99 up front. Supernotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.00 per month. ChalkTimerPRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ChalkTimerPRO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Supernotes has 127 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Supernotes's written reviews are positive against 100% of ChalkTimerPRO's.

Supernotes ships an update monthly, ChalkTimerPRO every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Supernotes | ChalkTimerPRO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supernotes-notes-and-journal/id1567815218/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chalktimerpro/id6754783505/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **127** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 91.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 106 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Supernotes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567815220) | [Kristo Designs LLC (US)](https://appshunter.io/developer/480588450) |

## What reviewers say

### Supernotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supernotes-notes-and-journal/id1567815218)

Organize your thoughts and ideas with a fast, lightweight note-taking app. Create visually rich notecards with Markdown and LaTeX support, enhanced by AI writing assistance. Build interconnected knowledge networks and share them seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Shareable Markdown notecards, AI writing assistance, Bi-directional card linking, 2D/3D graph visualization, Spaced repetition flashcards, Real-time collaboration, Offline support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supernotes Unlimited (1 Month) | $11.00 | per month |
| Supernotes Unlimited (Promo) | $69.00 | per year |
| Supernotes Unlimited (1 Year) | $99.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful design and UI
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 🧠 Powerful organization system
- 💡 Unique card-based concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Learning curve for some
- ⚠️ Limited initial note space
- 🎛️ Lacks advanced features for some users
- 📱 No iOS widgets
- 🔄 Cumbersome tagging for some

**Reported bugs**

- Blank white screen on app/web browser
- App doesn't work on iOS 15.4.1

**Requested features**

- iOS widgets for home and lock screens
- Alert for note space limit and prompt to edit/continue as journal entry
- Better image and video viewing
- Control center button
- Split screen functionality


### ChalkTimerPRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chalktimerpro/id6754783505)

This app provides precision timing for gymnastics competitions, adhering to USA Gymnastics rules. It automates warm-up and competition timing, including fall and bump timers, reducing stress for coaches and meet directors. Features include dynamic time calculation, audio/visual cues, and offline functionality.

**Highlights:** USAG Rules-Based Warm-Up Timing, Competition Timing Suite, Fall and Bump Timers, Dynamic Time Calculation, Audio and Visual Cues, Offline Reliability (PRO version)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Supernotes free?

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

### Is ChalkTimerPRO free?

ChalkTimerPRO costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Supernotes or ChalkTimerPRO?

ChalkTimerPRO is rated higher. Supernotes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while ChalkTimerPRO averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Supernotes or ChalkTimerPRO have ads?

Neither Supernotes nor ChalkTimerPRO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Supernotes or ChalkTimerPRO?

Supernotes ships an update monthly, and ChalkTimerPRO every 10 days. Most recently, Supernotes was updated on November 3, 2026 and ChalkTimerPRO on October 30, 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.*