BasicNotesApp vs WhatsNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BasicNotesApp
Organize your thoughts and ideas with a simple note-taking application. Create individual notes and group them into custom folders for easy retrieval. Streamline your workflow and keep your information tidy.
- Create notes
- Create folders
- Organize notes
- Simple interface
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Create notes and folders.
WhatsNote
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WhatsNote turns note-taking into something you actually enjoy - as easy as sending a message. Every notebook is a chat. Just type, talk, or drop in a photo, and it is saved instantly. No folders to manage, no complicated setup: if you can use a messaging app, you already know how to use WhatsNote. CAPTURE ANYTHING - Text notes, as fast as texting - Photos and videos from your camera or library - Voice notes: record, pause, resume and listen back - Files and PDFs - Locations, right on a map STAY ORGANIZED, EFFORTLESSLY - Create a notebook for anything: work, travel, recipes, ideas - Everything lands in the right place, in order - Your latest note is always one tap away FIND IT IN SECONDS - AI search understands what you mean, not just keywords - Search across every notebook at once - Never lose a thought again PRIVATE BY DESIGN - Your notes are yours - Secure sign-in and encrypted connections Upgrade to Pro for unlimited notebooks, unlimited storage, and AI search and auto-categorization. Download WhatsNote and start capturing life, one message at a time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BasicNotesApp at none against WhatsNote's 2. WhatsNote's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). 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
Both are free to download. WhatsNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BasicNotesApp asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | BasicNotesApp | WhatsNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Peter Roach | ALI JALILI PARSA |
In-app purchases
BasicNotesApp
No in-app purchases
WhatsNote
- WhatsNote Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- WhatsNote Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year









