# ToDo vs Note

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Note at none against ToDo's 4. Note also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). ToDo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ToDo sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

ToDo ships an update every 2 months, Note every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ToDo | Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-handwriting-style/id6450724358/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 58 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hidehiko aihara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1178520609) | [Naoyuki Rikiji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465757389) |

## What reviewers say

### ToDo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo/id1643283720)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee (Regular) | $0.49 | one-time |
| アプリケーション開発者への応援募金 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cake Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cake Set | $5.99 | one-time |


### Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-handwriting-style/id6450724358)

Capture thoughts and ideas with the natural feel of handwriting. This app offers a simple interface, unique handwritten fonts, and customizable themes to add warmth and personality to your notes. Create unlimited memos without restrictions.

**Highlights:** Handwriting-style fonts, Simple and intuitive UI, Customizable theme colors, Unlimited note creation, Mimics handwritten notes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ToDo free?

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

### Is Note free?

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

### Do ToDo or Note have ads?

ToDo shows ads; Note does not.

### Which is updated more often, ToDo or Note?

ToDo ships an update every 2 months, and Note every 12 months. Most recently, ToDo was updated on June 1, 2026 and Note on September 7, 2026.

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