# Desktop Note vs Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Desktop Note at 4.6 against Notes's 3.0. Desktop Note also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Desktop Note sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 3 months and Notes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Desktop Note holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Desktop Note has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Desktop Note ships an update every 4 weeks, Notes every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Desktop Note | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-note-notes-and-photos/id1618786886/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-color-notepad-notebook/id6757466523/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 91.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [文烁 蔡](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522194890) | [EXTRA MART LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713305591) |

## What reviewers say

### Desktop Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/desktop-note-notes-and-photos/id1618786886)

This app allows you to create and display digital sticky notes directly on your desktop. Customize note colors, add checklists, and use widgets to keep your reminders visible. Notes sync across devices via iCloud for secure access.

**Highlights:** Desktop sticky notes, Customizable note colors, To-do checklists, Desktop widgets, Pin notes above windows (macOS), iCloud sync, Privacy protection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Desktop Note - 1 Quarter | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Desktop Note Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Desktop Note Premium | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 3 months |


### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-color-notepad-notebook/id6757466523)

A fast and simple note-taking application for jotting down ideas, managing daily tasks, and organizing information. It allows for quick note creation, color-coding, and easy searching to keep important details accessible. Customize your notes with formatting options and share them in various formats.

**Highlights:** Quick note creation, Color-coded notes, Notebook organization, Search functionality, Formatting options, Note sharing, Reminders

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Premium Access | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Desktop Note free?

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

### Is Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Desktop Note or Notes?

Desktop Note is rated higher. Desktop Note averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Notes averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Desktop Note or Notes have ads?

Neither Desktop Note nor Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Desktop Note or Notes?

Desktop Note ships an update every 4 weeks, and Notes every 5 weeks. Most recently, Desktop Note was updated on September 20, 2026 and Notes on September 9, 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.*