# Notification Note vs Charging Time

The clearest difference is rating: Notification Note at 4.5 against Charging Time's 3.9. Notification Note also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). Charging Time's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Notification Note holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 12 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Notification Note's written reviews are positive against 86% of Charging Time's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Notification Note ships an update every 2 days, Charging Time every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notification Note | Charging Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notification-note/id1668807728/reviews)** | [3.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charging-time/id6444711683/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toshiki Takahashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569531540) | [masaki individual](https://appshunter.io/developer/376549555) |

## What reviewers say

### Notification Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notification-note/id1668807728)

Create and manage notes directly on your lock screen. This utility app allows you to set up custom notifications that act as reminders or quick memos, accessible without unlocking your device. Stay organized and informed at a glance.

**Highlights:** Create lock screen notes, Manage notification memos, Quick access without unlocking, Customizable notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Add a Note Shortcut | $5.99 | one-time |


### Charging Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charging-time/id6444711683)

This utility app predicts how long it will take to charge your device to a specific level. It uses current charging status for accurate forecasts and allows management of charging data per charger. Receive notifications when your target charge is reached.

**Highlights:** Predict charging time to target level, Uses current charging status for forecasts, Manage charging data per charger, Notifications for target charge reached, Adjust expected charging time, Set calendar events for charging completion, Widget and Live Activity support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notification Note free?

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

### Is Charging Time free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notification Note or Charging Time?

Notification Note is rated higher. Notification Note averages 4.5 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Charging Time averages 3.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do Notification Note or Charging Time have ads?

Notification Note shows ads; Charging Time does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notification Note or Charging Time?

Notification Note ships an update every 2 days, and Charging Time every 3 weeks. Most recently, Notification Note was updated on September 17, 2026 and Charging Time on August 10, 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.*