# Start Note vs Refind

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Start Note at none against Refind's 1. Start Note also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Refind sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Start Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Start Note | Refind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Size | 46 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brett Owers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534452026) | [Kartik Vats](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864735532) |

## What reviewers say

### Start Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/start-note/id1640913084)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Refind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refind-read-later-and-bookmarks/id6790336825)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refind Infinite | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Start Note free?

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

### Is Refind free?

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

### Do Start Note or Refind have ads?

Neither Start Note nor Refind shows ads.

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