# NoteEase vs Noting Pro

The clearest difference is monetization model: Noting Pro at free with in-app purchases against NoteEase's subscription. Noting Pro also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 42%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). NoteEase's advantage is ratings volume (66 vs 8). On price, rating, 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 Noting Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for NoteEase against 4.4 for Noting Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoteEase has 66 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of NoteEase's written reviews are positive against 75% of Noting Pro's.

NoteEase ships an update monthly, Noting Pro every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoteEase | Noting Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteease-recording-made-easy/id1571634854/reviews) | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noting-pro/id6458345951/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 113 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou Jiadi Bozhong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506720843) | [裕坤 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268526648) |

## 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 |


### Noting Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noting-pro/id6458345951)

Create stunning vector notes with gradient ink and pressure-sensitive tools. Features include shape recognition, layers, PDF annotation, and iCloud sync. Unlock all features with a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Vector gradient ink strokes, Pressure-sensitive pens and erasers, Shape recognition and editing, Layer system for organization, PDF annotation with editable gradients, iCloud sync across devices, Smart laser pointer with lasso selection

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noting Pro专业版 - 永久解锁 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoteEase free?

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

### Is Noting Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NoteEase or Noting Pro?

NoteEase and Noting Pro are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 66 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do NoteEase or Noting Pro have ads?

Neither NoteEase nor Noting Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NoteEase or Noting Pro?

NoteEase ships an update monthly, and Noting Pro every 3 days. Most recently, NoteEase was updated on September 22, 2026 and Noting Pro on September 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.*