# Note vs Not

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Not at 100% against Note's 0%. Not also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Note's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and device support (4 vs 1). On ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Note is free to download; Not costs $2.99 up front. Note sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Not asks for nothing beyond the download.

Not holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Note's written reviews are positive against 100% of Not's.

Note ships an update every 5 days, Not every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note | Not |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-ify-notes-lists-and-tasks/id1573274807/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-to-do/id6449751431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 150 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Craig Spicer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573274809) | [Do Something Good](https://appshunter.io/developer/950562311) |

## 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 (3)**

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


### Not

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-to-do/id6449751431)

Get daily prompts for actions to avoid, helping you focus on what truly matters. Swipe away distractions to enhance your concentration on life's priorities.

**Highlights:** Daily reminders of things to avoid, Swipe to dismiss tasks, Focus on important matters, Enhance concentration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note free?

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

### Is Not free?

Not costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Note or Not?

Not is rated higher. Note averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Not averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Note or Not have ads?

Neither Note nor Not shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Note or Not?

Note ships an update every 5 days, and Not every 2 days. Most recently, Note was updated on November 3, 2026 and Not 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.*