# J vs Notewise

The clearest difference is review sentiment: J at 100% against Notewise's 57%. J also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Notewise's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (297 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notewise sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. J asks for nothing beyond the download.

J holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notewise has 297 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of J's written reviews are positive against 57% of Notewise's.

J ships an update every 3 weeks, Notewise every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | J | Notewise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/j-notes-lock-screen-notes/id1634043414/reviews)** | [4.6 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notewise-ai-notes-pdf-docs/id6480045936/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **297** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 57.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 369 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Libsansky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634043416) | [ZIIKR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535317711) |

## What reviewers say

### J

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/j-notes-lock-screen-notes/id1634043414)

Capture and secure your thoughts with a note-taking app that keeps your information private and accessible. Write or draw notes, set reminders, and even place them on your Home Screen widgets. Your data remains offline and protected by Face ID or Touch ID.

**Highlights:** Write or draw notes, Set reminders and notifications, Lock notes with Face ID/Touch ID, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Offline functionality, Color-coding and tagging, Location-based notes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Notewise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notewise-ai-notes-pdf-docs/id6480045936)

Capture, organize, and interact with all your information in one place. This app combines writing, drawing, audio recording, and PDF annotation with powerful AI search and chat capabilities to help you learn and create.

**Highlights:** Handwritten notes and freeform sketching, Audio recording with real-time transcription, PDF annotation and document import, AI-powered search and chat, Convert notes to flashcards, quizzes, and podcasts, Web clipping and research integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notewise Cloud Basic Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Notewise Cloud Starter Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Notewise Cloud Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Notewise Cloud Pro Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Notewise Cloud Basic Yearly | $28.99 | per year |
| Notewise Cloud Starter Yearly | $36.99 | per year |
| Notewise Cloud Plus Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Notewise Cloud Pro Yearly | $129.99 | per year |
| Notewise Marketplace Content | $5.99 | one-time |
| Notewise Unlimited | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🔄 Excellent cross-platform synchronization (Android, iOS, Mac, PC)
- ✨ Comprehensive feature set with tables, shapes, and drawing tools
- 🎨 High-quality dark mode implementation
- 📱 Works seamlessly across multiple devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes after updates
- 🐛 Handwriting and annotations disappearing randomly
- 🐛 Lasso selection tool includes unwanted background
- 🐛 App freezes and lags when highlighting large areas
- 🐛 Text input fields not functioning properly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on every update
- Handwritten content randomly disappears
- Annotations vanishing intermittently
- Lasso selection tool malfunctions
- Text input fields not responding

**Requested features**

- Add layers feature for advanced editing
- Implement automatic zoom box that follows writing
- Add pencil, waterbrush, and crayon drawing tools
- Sticker marketplace or sticker customization
- Horizontal page flipping/swiping navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is J free?

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

### Is Notewise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, J or Notewise?

J is rated higher. J averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Notewise averages 4.6 from 297 ratings.

### Do J or Notewise have ads?

Neither J nor Notewise shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, J or Notewise?

J ships an update every 3 weeks, and Notewise every 2 days. Most recently, J was updated on November 12, 2026 and Notewise on November 12, 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.*