# HiNOTE vs SeattlePHI

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SeattlePHI at none against HiNOTE's 4. SeattlePHI also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). HiNOTE's advantage is ratings volume (4.5K vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HiNOTE sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SeattlePHI asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for HiNOTE against 5.0 for SeattlePHI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HiNOTE has 4.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HiNOTE ships an update every 5 weeks, SeattlePHI fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HiNOTE | SeattlePHI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hinote-cards-invites-and-notes/id1576511146/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seattlephi/id6475216762/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 306 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HiNotes! Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576511148) | [MiSeattleWeb, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601090129) |

## 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 (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Monogram Club | $3.99 | per month |
| Name here | $3.99 | one-time |
| LoveShackFancy | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mark D. Sikes | $12.99 | one-time |

**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


### SeattlePHI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seattlephi/id6475216762)

Stay informed about local Seattle news, weather, and immigration updates. Discover community events, job openings, and watch the latest videos. Receive daily news summaries and important alerts.

**Highlights:** Local Seattle news and weather, Immigration news updates, Community event listings, Government job openings, In-app video content, Daily news newsletter, Push notifications for breaking news

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HiNOTE free?

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

### Is SeattlePHI free?

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

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

SeattlePHI is rated higher. HiNOTE averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while SeattlePHI averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HiNOTE or SeattlePHI have ads?

Both HiNOTE and SeattlePHI show ads.

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

HiNOTE ships an update every 5 weeks, and SeattlePHI fortnightly. Most recently, HiNOTE was updated on October 25, 2026 and SeattlePHI on October 7, 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.*