# NoteEase vs Saber

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Saber at none against NoteEase's 5. Saber also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 42%). NoteEase's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (66 vs 21). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NoteEase sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per year. Saber asks for nothing beyond the download.

NoteEase holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 66 and 21 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of NoteEase's written reviews are positive against 76% of Saber's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NoteEase ships an update monthly, Saber fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoteEase | Saber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteease-recording-made-easy/id1571634854/reviews)** | [4.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saber-handwritten-notes/id1671523739/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **76.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 113 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou Jiadi Bozhong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506720843) | [Adil Hanney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671523741) |

## 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 |


### Saber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saber-handwritten-notes/id1671523739)

Capture and organize your thoughts with a digital handwriting app designed for intuitive use. Features include dark mode inversion for eye comfort, advanced highlighter capabilities, and robust folder organization. Secure your notes with a dual-password system and enjoy seamless syncing across all your devices.

**Highlights:** Intuitive handwriting interface, Dark mode inversion for eye comfort, Advanced multi-line equation highlighting, Unlimited nested folders for organization, Dual-password note protection, Seamless cross-device syncing, Open-source code for transparency

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoteEase free?

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

### Is Saber free?

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

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

NoteEase is rated higher. NoteEase averages 4.4 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Saber averages 4.0 from 21 ratings.

### Do NoteEase or Saber have ads?

Neither NoteEase nor Saber shows ads.

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

NoteEase ships an update monthly, and Saber fortnightly. Most recently, NoteEase was updated on September 22, 2026 and Saber on September 22, 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.*