Comparison

MyNotes vs Pigeon Messenger

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

Head to head
About

MyNotes

Securely store your thoughts, memories, and dreams with this private notebook app. Protect your entries with a password and add various media types like photos, videos, and recordings. Enjoy seamless syncing across all your devices.

Highlights
  • Password protection
  • Cloud backup and sync
  • Add photos, videos, and recordings
  • Create to-do lists
  • Tagging system
  • Fake passcode option
Features
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MyNotes is a secure notes which is a new special place for your thoughts, memories, dreams! This app will be hidden from strangers' eyes and securely protected by a password. Take notes, add photos, videos, recordings, files, create todo list . All your notes are instantly synced across your devices and to the cloud. Features - Cloud Backup - Cloud Sync between your devices - Add Photos, Videos, Recordings, Files and TODO List - Tags - Passcode - Fake Passcode _ Backup & Recovery Privacy Policy: https://www.bytecrazy.com/common_privacy_en.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pigeon Messenger

Enhance your iMessage conversations with collaborative note-taking and list creation. Seamlessly share and organize information directly within your chats, turning them into dynamic workspaces for planning, brainstorming, and task management.

Highlights
  • Real-time collaboration on lists and notes
  • Effortless sharing within iMessage
  • Organize saved information from conversations
  • Plan events and shopping lists
  • Brainstorm ideas and track project tasks
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Elevate your iMessage experience with Pigeon Messenger, the ultimate productivity extension for iOS. Unleash the power of collaborative note-taking, list creation, and seamless sharing—all within your iMessage conversations! Key Features: Real-Time Collaboration - Edit lists and notes together in the same conversation, turning iMessage into a dynamic workspace. Effortless Sharing - Instantly share lists and notes with friends or colleagues, fostering collaboration in the most convenient way. Organized Conversations - Save information from your iMessage threads by storing important information in Pigeon Messenger. Use Cases: Plan events with friends Collaborate on shopping lists Brainstorm ideas in real time Keep track of project tasks Pigeon Messenger is your go-to tool for turning iMessage into a powerful collaboration platform. Download now and streamline your conversations with efficiency and ease!

Screenshots

MyNotes4 screens
Pigeon Messenger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MyNotes at 4.7 against Pigeon Messenger's 4.0. MyNotes also leads on ratings volume (47 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 11 months). Pigeon Messenger's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ads and device support 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. MyNotes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Pigeon Messenger asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyNotes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyNotes has 47 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyNotes ships an update every 3 months, Pigeon Messenger every 11 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MyNotes versus Pigeon Messenger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyNotesPigeon Messenger
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (47 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeyou Co., Ltd.Emerson Kirby

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MyNotes

Subscriptions1
  • MyNotes Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Year
None

Pigeon Messenger

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyNotes free?
MyNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pigeon Messenger free?
Pigeon Messenger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyNotes or Pigeon Messenger?
MyNotes is rated higher. MyNotes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Pigeon Messenger averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MyNotes or Pigeon Messenger have ads?
Neither MyNotes nor Pigeon Messenger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyNotes or Pigeon Messenger?
MyNotes ships an update every 3 months, and Pigeon Messenger every 11 months. Most recently, MyNotes was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pigeon Messenger on November 3, 2026.

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