# NoteEase vs touchnotesPro

The clearest difference is rating: NoteEase at 4.4 against touchnotesPro's 2.5. NoteEase also leads on ratings volume (67 vs 4) and review sentiment (42% vs 30%). touchnotesPro's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NoteEase sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per year and touchnotesPro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NoteEase holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoteEase has 67 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of NoteEase's written reviews are positive against 30% of touchnotesPro's.

NoteEase ships an update monthly, touchnotesPro every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoteEase | touchnotesPro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteease-recording-made-easy/id1571634854/reviews)** | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchnotespro-notes-and-pdf/id1642325772/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **41.7% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 113 MB | 667 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou Jiadi Bozhong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506720843) | [广东新空电子科技股份有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503946016) |

## What reviewers say

### NoteEase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteease-recording-made-easy/id1571634854)

This app digitizes handwritten notes and photos, allowing for easy annotation and organization. Capture, edit, and share your visual and text-based ideas across devices for a streamlined workflow.

**Highlights:** Convert photos to digital notes, Annotate existing photos, Type and format text notes, Stylus support for drawing, Organize and archive notes, Sync and share across devices

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly member | $4.49 | per year |
| Yearly member | $29.99 | per year |
| Xnotes永久会员优惠价 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Permanent member | $6.99 | one-time |
| Permanent member | $49.99 | one-time |


### touchnotesPro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchnotespro-notes-and-pdf/id1642325772)

This app combines handwriting, document annotation, and study tools for efficient note-taking. Import various file types, clip web content, and record lectures with real-time transcription. Organize ideas with mind maps and create flashcards for effective review.

**Highlights:** Handwriting and document annotation, Import PDFs, Word, EPUB, and web content, Speech and handwriting recognition, AI-powered formula recognition, Mind mapping for idea organization, Flashcard creation for review, Infinite canvas for freeform notes

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Cloud Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Cloud Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| 享做笔记vip-1年 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Cloud Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| 享做笔记vip-2年 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Basic Cloud Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Student Cloud Package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Student Cloud Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| vip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Cloud Package | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoteEase free?

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

### Is touchnotesPro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NoteEase or touchnotesPro?

NoteEase is rated higher. NoteEase averages 4.4 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while touchnotesPro averages 2.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do NoteEase or touchnotesPro have ads?

Neither NoteEase nor touchnotesPro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NoteEase or touchnotesPro?

NoteEase ships an update monthly, and touchnotesPro every 3 weeks. Most recently, NoteEase was updated on November 3, 2026 and touchnotesPro on November 3, 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.*