# HiNOTE vs PokLibNY

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PokLibNY at none against HiNOTE's 1. PokLibNY also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). HiNOTE's advantage is ratings volume (4.6K vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HiNOTE sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. PokLibNY 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 PokLibNY. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HiNOTE has 4.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HiNOTE ships an update every 5 weeks, PokLibNY every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HiNOTE | PokLibNY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hinote-cards-invites-and-notes/id1576511146/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poklibny/id6714483399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 306 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HiNotes! Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576511148) | [Mid-Hudson Library System](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770320161) |

## 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


### PokLibNY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poklibny/id6714483399)

Access library services and resources from your mobile device. Search the catalog, manage your account, download digital content, and find library information.

**Highlights:** Search library catalog, Manage account, Download eBooks and audiobooks, Place holds, Renew materials, Find library hours and directions

**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 PokLibNY free?

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

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

PokLibNY is rated higher. HiNOTE averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while PokLibNY averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do HiNOTE or PokLibNY have ads?

HiNOTE shows ads; PokLibNY does not.

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

HiNOTE ships an update every 5 weeks, and PokLibNY every 6 weeks. Most recently, HiNOTE was updated on November 7, 2026 and PokLibNY on October 30, 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.*