Comparison

Start Note vs Sheet Notes

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

Head to head
About

Start Note

Features
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v1.0.0 of Start Note add convenient functionality to the traditional note taking app. Features Include: - Ability to create/delete notes - Ability to add/delete tables, associated with notes - Integrated stopwatch (excellent for tracking rest times when exercising) - Big buttons for adding / deleting columns / rows - Ability to compare past tables on the fly if a previous table is detected that has the same title Tap the stopwatch to start it. Tap it to pause it. Hold it to reset it. Enjoy!

About

Sheet Notes

Features
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Sheet Notes: Notes in a Grid Sheet Notes is a flexible workspace for people who find linear documents too restrictive and spreadsheets too rigid. It organizes your ideas into a grid where every cell acts as a Markdown-ready canvas. How it works: * Grid Layout: Move beyond lists. Structure projects and data in a layout that follows your thought process. * Full Markdown: Use rich text, headers, code blocks, and images within any cell. * Seamless Sync: Works across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud, with an optional GitHub sync for version control and sync to other platforms like Windows. * Privacy First: Your data stays on your device. It’s fast, works offline, and doesn’t track you. * Customization: Choose from themes like Midnight or Sand, or build your own to suit your workflow. It’s a simple, non-linear way to keep your research, writing, and planning organized without the overhead of a complex database.

Screenshots

Start Note4 screens
Sheet Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Start Note at 9.0 against Sheet Notes's 26.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
Start Note versus Sheet Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStart NoteSheet Notes
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS9.0 β€” better26.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size46 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrett OwersDan Olov Hyllengren

In-app purchases

None

Start Note

No in-app purchases

None

Sheet Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Start Note free?
Start Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sheet Notes free?
Sheet Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Start Note or Sheet Notes have ads?
Neither Start Note nor Sheet Notes shows ads.

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