# NovaNote vs Dataspoon

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dataspoon at 100% against NovaNote's 33%. Dataspoon also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). NovaNote's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Dataspoon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of NovaNote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dataspoon's.

NovaNote ships an update every 9 days, Dataspoon every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NovaNote | Dataspoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novanote/id1665634756/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dataspoon/id6753083065/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 11 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francesco Salvati](https://appshunter.io/developer/1640705142) | [BobbyCox Companies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842395036) |

## What reviewers say

### NovaNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novanote/id1665634756)

This app merges your digital life and ideas with advanced rich text formatting, image and PDF attachments, and voice recording. Seamlessly integrate maps and calendars into your notes for effortless organization and task management.

**Highlights:** Rich text formatting, Map integration, Calendar integration, Image and PDF attachments, Voice recording, Color-coded categories, iCloud sync

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dataspoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dataspoon/id6753083065)

This app consolidates sales and labor data from various systems into a single, easy-to-understand dashboard for restaurant operators. It provides near real-time insights into store performance, allowing for quick comparison of sales and labor metrics.

**Highlights:** Near real-time sales metrics, Labor hour and cost tracking, Combined sales and labor dashboard, Secure employee sign-in, Administrator-controlled user access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NovaNote free?

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

### Is Dataspoon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NovaNote or Dataspoon?

Dataspoon is rated higher. NovaNote averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Dataspoon averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do NovaNote or Dataspoon have ads?

Neither NovaNote nor Dataspoon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NovaNote or Dataspoon?

NovaNote ships an update every 9 days, and Dataspoon every 2 weeks. Most recently, NovaNote was updated on July 8, 2026 and Dataspoon on September 21, 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.*