元笔记 vs Meta
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
元笔记
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The writing content of the stylus on the designated notebook is synchronized with the APP, and functions such as personalization, playback, sharing, processing offline data, and viewing pen parameters. Connecting device function: APP can connect to the stylus via Bluetooth and replace the stylus. Personalized function: 3 main functions: color, line thickness, eraser size. Playback function: Playback settings for handwriting. Offline data function: Get or clear offline data. More functions: you can check pen parameters, display the current version of the APP, user agreement and privacy policy information. Sharing function: You can choose the format of the notes and the sharing platform for sharing.
Meta
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Use Meta-Note to write about your life!
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Verdict
元笔记 and Meta are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
元笔记 ships an update monthly, Meta every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 元笔记 | Meta |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen New Journey United Technology Co., LTD | 深圳市众鑫创展科技有限公司 |
In-app purchases
元笔记
No in-app purchases
Meta
No in-app purchases
