# Chat Note vs Hey Me

The clearest difference is rating: Hey Me at 5.0 against Chat Note's 2.0. Hey Me also leads on ads (none vs shown). Chat Note's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chat Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hey Me sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hey Me holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chat Note | Hey Me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-note/id1582362512/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-me-chat-notes/id6749673618/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [kelvin ho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435797444) | [Andre Louw](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724135040) |

## What reviewers say

### Chat Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-note/id1582362512)

This app offers a unique way to take notes by mimicking a chat interface. Save messages and images, organize them by 'people' or task names, and easily review or export your notes. It's a flexible tool for various note-taking needs.

**Highlights:** Note-taking in a chat format, Save messages and images, Organize notes by 'people' or task names, Review past notes as chats, Export notes to CSV, Add images and links to chats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro-version | $1.99 | one-time |


### Hey Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-me-chat-notes/id6749673618)

Capture thoughts, to-dos, and ideas in a unique chat-style interface. Organize notes into themed conversations with customizable visuals and instant search. It's a private and delightful way to keep your mind uncluttered.

**Highlights:** Chat-style note-taking, Themed conversations, Instant search across chats, Customizable chat colors and illustrations, Move notes between conversations, Rich link previews, Private and secure

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iCloud Sync | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Chats | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chat Note free?

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

### Is Hey Me free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chat Note or Hey Me?

Hey Me is rated higher. Chat Note averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hey Me averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Chat Note or Hey Me have ads?

Chat Note shows ads; Hey Me does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chat Note or Hey Me?

Chat Note ships an update every 2 months, and Hey Me every 2 months. Most recently, Chat Note was updated on June 1, 2026 and Hey Me on June 19, 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.*