# Note vs Smooth Note (with Folders)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smooth Note (with Folders) at 80% against Note's 0%. Smooth Note (with Folders) also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Note's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Smooth Note (with Folders) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smooth Note (with Folders) holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Note's written reviews are positive against 80% of Smooth Note (with Folders)'s.

Note ships an update every 5 days, Smooth Note (with Folders) every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note | Smooth Note (with Folders) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-ify-notes-lists-and-tasks/id1573274807/reviews) | **[4.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smooth-note-with-folders/id1586502581/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **14.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Spicer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573274809) | [Syncly Applications](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437712077) |

## What reviewers say

### Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-ify-notes-lists-and-tasks/id1573274807)

Capture ideas, manage tasks, and organize information with a powerful note-taking app. Features include real-time syncing across devices, secure folder protection, and rich media embedding. Offers advanced organization tools like sub-folders, tags, and customizable workspaces.

**Highlights:** Real-time cross-device syncing, Secure folder protection (biometrics), Rich media embedding (images, audio, video), Infinite sub-folders and tagging, Customizable workspaces for workflow management, Version history and PDF export, Recurring tasks and calendar integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Note-ify: lifetime license | $0.99 | one-time |
| Note-ify: lifetime license | $14.99 | one-time |


### Smooth Note (with Folders)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smooth-note-with-folders/id1586502581)

This app offers a simple and fast way to take notes, organize them into folders, and customize your writing experience. It supports dark mode, voice input, and easy sharing to various platforms.

**Highlights:** Folder in folder organization, Dark mode support, Fast app launch, Customizable font and size, Convenient copy and paste, Voice input, Sharing to SNS and email

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads etc | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note free?

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

### Is Smooth Note (with Folders) free?

Smooth Note (with Folders) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Note or Smooth Note (with Folders)?

Smooth Note (with Folders) is rated higher. Note averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Smooth Note (with Folders) averages 4.9 from 29 ratings.

### Do Note or Smooth Note (with Folders) have ads?

Smooth Note (with Folders) shows ads; Note does not.

### Which is updated more often, Note or Smooth Note (with Folders)?

Note ships an update every 5 days, and Smooth Note (with Folders) every 6 days. Most recently, Note was updated on September 25, 2026 and Smooth Note (with Folders) on September 5, 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.*