Comparison

Tanka Note vs Supernote

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

Head to head
About

Tanka Note

Features
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“Tanka Note” allows you to easily write down and save your tanka. You can use five lists to save your tanka: spring, summer, autumn, winter, and no season. (How to use) - If you put 5, 7, 5, 7, 7 in the five frames on the right side, the tanka will appear on the left side. The sixth frame on the right is the author's name. The pull-down button below it allows you to change the color of the season. - Tanka can be saved in a seasonal list. In the seasonal list, you can delete, reorder, and save the list. You can also swipe right on an individual tanka to bring it back to the main screen. - You can browse your tanka, and switch between 1-line, 2-line, and 5-line displays. - You can also have the voice read out loud by pressing the "Voice" button. The type of voice can be changed in the device settings. - You can tweet your tanka by clicking the "Tweet" button. Hashtags can be changed in the settings screen.

About

Supernote

Features
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Your Professional Hub for Notes & Tasks • Powerful Rich-Text Editing: Offers comprehensive text formatting tools to make your notes well-structured and highlight key points, meeting all needs from quick jotting to formal documents. • One-Tap Export to Long Image/PDF: Easily turn any note—whether formatted text or mixed with images—into a high-quality long image or PDF, perfect for work reports, study sharing, or content creation. • Native iCloud Instant Sync: Your data syncs securely only through iCloud, with no third-party servers. Edit on one device, and changes appear instantly on your other Apple devices (iPhone, iPad) for a truly seamless workflow. • Unlimited Note Organization: Break free from categorization limits. • Free Image & Text Mixing: Insert pictures or screenshots into rich-text notes anytime for vivid, illustrated records. • Instant-Access Widgets: Place key to-do lists on your Home Screen for a quick glance, making it easy to capture ideas or check tasks. • Break Down Tasks into Subtasks: Decompose to-dos into smaller steps and mark their status individually. • Set Reminders for Notes & Tasks: Never miss important items with notifications for both notes and to-dos. • Simple Yet Powerful Design: We hide advanced features behind intuitive operations. The clean interface and smooth interaction require no learning, yet deliver robust capabilities for demanding users. [Supernote] is an all-in-one notes and tasks app designed for users who pursue efficiency and quality. It not only provides rich text editing for clear, beautiful notes but also effortlessly transforms any content into shareable long images or PDFs. With secure instant iCloud sync, unlimited organization, and minimalist design, it is the ideal choice for recording, organizing, creating, and sharing. Privacy Policy: https://daydayup-tlj.github.io/Supernote/privacy_en.html Terms of Service: https://daydayup-tlj.github.io/Supernote/agreement_en.html

Screenshots

Tanka Note3 screens
Supernote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Supernote at none against Tanka Note's shown. Supernote also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tanka Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Supernote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tanka Note ships an update every 6 weeks, Supernote weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 2, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Tanka Note versus Supernote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTanka NoteSupernote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMihoko Araki亮军 涂

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tanka Note

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99
2 purchases

Supernote

Subscriptions1
  • Year VIP3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$7.99

Questions

Is Tanka Note free?
Tanka Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Supernote free?
Supernote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tanka Note or Supernote have ads?
Tanka Note shows ads; Supernote does not.
Which is updated more often, Tanka Note or Supernote?
Tanka Note ships an update every 6 weeks, and Supernote weekly. Most recently, Tanka Note was updated on August 2, 2026 and Supernote on September 5, 2026.

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