# Fold & File vs NotePile

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NotePile at 100% against Fold & File's 0%. NotePile also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). Fold & File's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fold & File sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. NotePile asks for nothing beyond the download.

NotePile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Fold & File's written reviews are positive against 100% of NotePile's.

Fold & File ships an update every 6 months, NotePile daily. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fold & File | NotePile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fold-and-file/id1612054146/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepile/id6451465893/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fold & File Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612054148) | [Alias Labs Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691018388) |

## What reviewers say

### Fold & File

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fold-and-file/id1612054146)

Organize and categorize all your important documents digitally, just like a physical filing cabinet. Easily find files from anywhere with smart search and document templates for bills, receipts, and important papers. Receive reminders and track warranties with this virtual filing system.

**Highlights:** Virtual filing cabinet, Document categorization, OCR for data input, Document type templates, Warranty tracking, Smart search, Reminders and notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription (1 User) | $2.49 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription (2 User) | $3.49 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription (1 User) | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription (2 User) | $34.99 | per year |


### NotePile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepile/id6451465893)

Organize your thoughts with color-coded notes and reminders. Add voice notes, files, links, and integrate with Siri and iCloud for seamless access. Create custom views to quickly find what you need.

**Highlights:** Color-coded notes, Customizable reminders, Voice notes, File attachments, Link saving, Widget support, Siri and iCloud integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fold & File free?

Fold & File is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NotePile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fold & File or NotePile?

NotePile is rated higher. Fold & File averages 1.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while NotePile averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Fold & File or NotePile have ads?

Neither Fold & File nor NotePile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fold & File or NotePile?

Fold & File ships an update every 6 months, and NotePile daily. Most recently, Fold & File was updated on November 3, 2026 and NotePile on November 3, 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.*