# G vs Noteleaf

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: G at none against Noteleaf's 1. G also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Noteleaf's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 9 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Noteleaf sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. G asks for nothing beyond the download.

G ships an update every 9 months, Noteleaf every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | G | Noteleaf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Size | 52 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [グリーンスタッフサービス株式会社](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644650258) | [masafumi matsumoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866103675) |

## What reviewers say

### G

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-time/id1644650256)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Noteleaf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteleaf-handwritten-notes/id6775574147)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is G free?

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

### Is Noteleaf free?

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

### Do G or Noteleaf have ads?

Neither G nor Noteleaf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, G or Noteleaf?

G ships an update every 9 months, and Noteleaf every 6 days. Most recently, G was updated on October 4, 2026 and Noteleaf on October 5, 2026.

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