# Notes Magic vs Scout

The clearest difference is ads: Scout at none against Notes Magic's shown. Notes Magic's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notes Magic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Scout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notes Magic ships an update monthly, Scout every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes Magic | Scout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scout-zettelkasten-notes/id6758234466/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 36 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hoang Nguyen Dong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450259985) | [CHIYODA NAME PLATE SEISAKUSHO, K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871667493) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-magic-cloud-notes/id1614998775)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


### Scout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scout-zettelkasten-notes/id6758234466)

This app offers a frictionless note-taking experience using the Zettelkasten method. It focuses on quick idea capture and instant linking to build a connected web of knowledge, optimized for mobile use.

**Highlights:** Zero-friction note capture, Superconductive idea linking, iPhone-first design, Minimalist interface, Zettelkasten method implementation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scout Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Scout Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime VIP pass | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes Magic free?

Notes Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scout free?

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

### Do Notes Magic or Scout have ads?

Notes Magic shows ads; Scout does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notes Magic or Scout?

Notes Magic ships an update monthly, and Scout every 5 weeks. Most recently, Notes Magic was updated on October 30, 2026 and Scout on October 24, 2026.

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