# Shortnotes vs PhotoNotes

The clearest difference is device support: Shortnotes at 3 against PhotoNotes's 1. Shortnotes also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shortnotes | PhotoNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 68 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Logicwind Technologies LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545581834) | [IATECH SRLS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776316940) |

## What reviewers say

### Shortnotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortnotes-secured-notes/id1583209096)

Securely store and manage all your important information, including passwords, ID numbers, and credit card details, in one encrypted vault. Access your data anytime, anywhere, and copy information effortlessly with home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Secure encrypted storage, All personal details in one place, Home screen widgets for quick access, Password-protected notes, Multi-device compatibility

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### PhotoNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photonotes-light-notes/id6776316938)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shortnotes free?

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

### Is PhotoNotes free?

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

### Do Shortnotes or PhotoNotes have ads?

Neither Shortnotes nor PhotoNotes shows ads.

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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.*