Comparison

Writing Notes vs Take Notes

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

Head to head
About

Writing Notes

Capture your thoughts and sketches on an unlimited digital canvas. This app offers realistic brushes for notes and art, with a special function for character training. Its minimalist design ensures a smooth, intuitive user experience.

Highlights
  • Unlimited canvas
  • Realistic brushes
  • Handwritten notes
  • Digital painting
  • Character training function
  • Minimalist interface
  • Apple Pencil support
Features
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The tablet is a simple handwritten note taking software with a variety of realistic brushes. It can be used as a draft paper to record inspiration and share ideas; It can also be used for painting. Tianzige character training function, easy character training support printing. The minimalist interface and simple functions make it easier for you to use. Enable apps to write without waiting. Support Apple pencil and draw as soon as you pick up the pen! This subscription will be automatically renewed through your iTunes account, with the renewal fee deducted from your plan within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel automatic renewal at the Account Settings office at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. If your trial does not end, the remaining days will automatically expire after you start your subscription. To open a subscription, you agree to the following terms: Terms of Service: https://penxiaona.github.io/posts/penxiaona/fuwu Privacy Policy : https://penxiaona.github.io/posts/penxiaona/privacy

About

Take Notes

A minimalist digital notepad and whiteboard app designed for quick notes, drafts, and creative expression. It offers a clean interface, simple operation, and a calculator function, ideal for students and professionals alike.

Highlights
  • Minimalist interface
  • Fast opening
  • Calculator function
  • Supports Apple Pencil
  • Drafting and graffiti
  • Temporary notepad
Features
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It is necessary for installation and takes up a small space, only a few m; Simple operation and simple interface; Wide range of uses, fast opening; Popular app, download it quickly! This is a simple to the extreme small blackboard, convenient for your life, study and work. It can be used for making drafts, demonstrations, graffiti, blackboard writing, as well as your note paper and temporary Notepad. It can also be used for dictating words, calculating the draft paper of topics, and practicing calligraphy. Whiteboard in the meeting room, on-site guidance, children drawing and graffiti, etc. Added calculator function,Clean interface and simple operation. One finger can write, which is better with apple pencil. This subscription will be automatically renewed through your iTunes account, and the renewal fee will be deducted from your package within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel automatic renewal in the account settings. Cancelling automatic renewal requires at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. If your trial has not ended yet, the remaining days will automatically expire after you start subscribing. To subscribe, you need to agree to the following terms: Service Terms: https://dongnan2022.github.io/posts/dongnan/fuwu Privacy Policy: https://dongnan2022.github.io/posts/dongnan/privacy

Screenshots

Writing Notes4 screens
Take Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

Writing Notes and Take Notes both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Take Notes's written reviews are positive against 0% of Writing Notes's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Writing Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Take Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Writing Notes against 4.5 for Take Notes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 59 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Writing Notes's written reviews are positive against 83% of Take Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Writing Notes versus Take Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWriting NotesTake Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (31 ratings) — better4.5 (59 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3159 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小娜 彭楠 董

Customer experience

Writing Notes

All ratings31 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Take Notes

All ratings59 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Writing Notes

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Version$7.99
2 purchases

Take Notes

Subscriptions1
  • 月度会员3 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro version$6.99

Questions

Is Writing Notes free?
Writing Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Take Notes free?
Take Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Writing Notes or Take Notes?
Writing Notes is rated higher. Writing Notes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Take Notes averages 4.5 from 59 ratings.
Do Writing Notes or Take Notes have ads?
Both Writing Notes and Take Notes show ads.
Which is updated more often, Writing Notes or Take Notes?
Writing Notes ships an update every 2 months, and Take Notes every 2 months. Most recently, Writing Notes was updated on September 14, 2026 and Take Notes on September 2, 2026.

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