# SketchNote, Visual Note Taking vs Note X

The clearest difference is rating: Note X at 4.6 against SketchNote, Visual Note Taking's 3.0. Note X also leads on ratings volume (23 vs 3). SketchNote, Visual Note Taking's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SketchNote, Visual Note Taking sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Note X sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Note X holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note X has 23 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SketchNote, Visual Note Taking ships an update every 2 days, Note X every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SketchNote, Visual Note Taking | Note X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchnote-visual-note-taking/id1659590787/reviews) | **[4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-x-notepad/id1673667097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [B TO J PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/569308231) | [受杰 柯](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634142370) |

## What reviewers say

### SketchNote, Visual Note Taking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchnote-visual-note-taking/id1659590787)

This app transforms your device into a digital notebook for natural handwriting and drawing. Utilize pre-designed elements, import documents for annotation, and sync notes across devices. It offers a paperless workflow with easy sharing and export options.

**Highlights:** Natural handwriting experience, Pre-designed shapes and clipart, Import and annotate PDFs/images, iCloud Sync for notes, Move, resize, and rotate handwriting, Export and share documents

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


### Note X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-x-notepad/id1673667097)

A versatile note-taking app for digital and handwritten notes, memos, and drafts. Organize study materials with built-in notebooks, insert images, and customize writing styles. Secure your notes with password protection.

**Highlights:** Keyboard and handwriting input, Built-in notebooks for organization, Insert pictures into notes, Customizable paper and font colors, Password protection and encryption, Share notes as images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Version | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Version Quarterly | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Version | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SketchNote, Visual Note Taking free?

SketchNote, Visual Note Taking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Note X free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SketchNote, Visual Note Taking or Note X?

Note X is rated higher. SketchNote, Visual Note Taking averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Note X averages 4.6 from 23 ratings.

### Do SketchNote, Visual Note Taking or Note X have ads?

Note X shows ads; SketchNote, Visual Note Taking does not.

### Which is updated more often, SketchNote, Visual Note Taking or Note X?

SketchNote, Visual Note Taking ships an update every 2 days, and Note X every 10 months. Most recently, SketchNote, Visual Note Taking was updated on October 7, 2026 and Note X on September 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*