# HiNOTE vs poppynotes

The clearest difference is ads: poppynotes at none against HiNOTE's shown. HiNOTE's advantage is ratings volume (4.6K vs 78). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HiNOTE sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and poppynotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for HiNOTE against 4.9 for poppynotes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HiNOTE has 4.6K ratings behind it against 78, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of HiNOTE's written reviews are positive against 94% of poppynotes's.

HiNOTE ships an update every 5 weeks, poppynotes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HiNOTE | poppynotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hinote-cards-invites-and-notes/id1576511146/reviews) | **[4.9 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poppynotes-ecards-and-fun-notes/id1636563750/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 78 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 306 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HiNotes! Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576511148) | [poppynotes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636563752) |

## What reviewers say

### HiNOTE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hinote-cards-invites-and-notes/id1576511146)

Create and send personalized digital greetings, invitations, and social media posts with unique templates and stationery. Features include RSVP tracking, photo sharing, and exclusive designs from renowned collaborators. Share effortlessly across multiple platforms without ads.

**Highlights:** Invitations with RSVP tracking, Birthday and holiday cards, Photo cards and digital frames, Personalized digital stationery, Exclusive collaborator designs, Effortless sharing across platforms, Weekly new designs

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Monogram Club | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 💫 Elevated communication
- 🎨 Beautiful, creative designs
- 🤩 Surprising and delightful
- 🎉 Fun and easy to use
- ✨ Personalized and thoughtful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Limited customization options
- 🔗 Promotional link distracting
- 🚫 Requires phone number for signup
- 🔍 Difficult to search/find content

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when searching
- Inconsistent capitalization issues
- Authorization codes not received

**Requested features**

- Paid version without promotional link
- More customization options
- Ability to remove branding/logo
- Desktop/tablet app version
- Improved search and organization


### poppynotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poppynotes-ecards-and-fun-notes/id1636563750)

Create and send personalized digital cards instantly via text, email, or social media. Customize designs with your own photos and choose from a wide library of unique artwork for any occasion.

**Highlights:** Create digital cards, Personalize with photos, Instant delivery via text/email, Hundreds of card designs, New cards added monthly, Saved templates and favorites

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $17.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- ✨ Beautiful and unique designs
- 💌 Fun way to send messages
- 🚀 Quick message sending
- 💖 Makes recipients feel special

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Difficulty trying before paying
- ⚠️ Trial period limitations

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription/trial confusion after signup
- Glitch requiring re-subscription

**Requested features**

- More Spanish designs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HiNOTE free?

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

### Is poppynotes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HiNOTE or poppynotes?

poppynotes is rated higher. HiNOTE averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while poppynotes averages 4.9 from 78 ratings.

### Do HiNOTE or poppynotes have ads?

HiNOTE shows ads; poppynotes does not.

### Which is updated more often, HiNOTE or poppynotes?

HiNOTE ships an update every 5 weeks, and poppynotes every 3 weeks. Most recently, HiNOTE was updated on November 11, 2026 and poppynotes on November 12, 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.*