Comparison

SnapNotes+ vs Haven Notes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SnapNotes+

Organize and store documents, cards, files, images, and videos in folders. This app features a document scanner, text recognition on images, and offline mode, with all data securely stored on your device and synced to iCloud.

Highlights
  • Document and file storage
  • Folder organization
  • Text recognition on images
  • Document scanner
  • iCloud sync
  • Offline mode
Features
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SnapNotes+ is the easiest way for storing documents, cards, files, images, videos and organizing them in folders. Disclaimer : No data is stored on any internal servers ! Key Features: - All the Data is stored on the Device & synced to iCloud - PDF Viewer - Text Recognition on Images - PDF's, Image's, and Video's import - Easy to use help menu - Drag and drop to organize files - Document Scanner - Share Extension - Offline Mode

About

Haven Notes

Features
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Haven Notes is a fast, private note-taking app built for people who think clearly. Write in Markdown with live formatting — bold, italic, headers, code blocks, and [[wiki links]] all render as you type. No buttons to click. Just write. WRITE BEAUTIFULLY Haven's editor renders Markdown inline. Type **bold** and see it bold. Type # Header and see it large. Type [[Note Title]] to link your ideas together. SEE YOUR IDEAS CONNECT Every [[wiki link]] creates a connection. Open the Knowledge Graph to see your notes as a visual network. Discover relationships between ideas you didn't know existed. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Notes live on your device. Optional sync is end-to-end encrypted with AES-256. No analytics. No tracking. No AI reading your notes. FEATURES • Live Markdown formatting with syntax highlighting • [[Wiki links]] and backlinks for connected thinking • Interactive knowledge graph • Folders with colors, drag to reorder, and bulk move • Tags for cross-cutting themes • Full-text search with highlighted results • Face ID / Touch ID lock • End-to-end encrypted sync across devices (Pro) • Import from Notion • Home screen widget • Dark mode SUBSCRIPTION INFO Haven Pro unlocks cloud sync and end-to-end encryption. • Monthly: $2.99/month • Yearly: $19.99/year (best value) Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://havennotes.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://havennotes.app/privacy

Screenshots

SnapNotes+4 screens
Haven Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SnapNotes+ at none against Haven Notes's 2. SnapNotes+ also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Haven Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Haven Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SnapNotes+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SnapNotes+ ships an update every 8 months, Haven Notes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
SnapNotes+ versus Haven Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnapNotes+Haven Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAKRS Ventures LLC.Younes Haddaj

In-app purchases

None

SnapNotes+

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Haven Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is SnapNotes+ free?
SnapNotes+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Haven Notes free?
Haven Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SnapNotes+ or Haven Notes have ads?
Neither SnapNotes+ nor Haven Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SnapNotes+ or Haven Notes?
SnapNotes+ ships an update every 8 months, and Haven Notes every 3 weeks. Most recently, SnapNotes+ was updated on October 6, 2026 and Haven Notes on October 7, 2026.

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