# LetNote vs Stash

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stash at monthly against LetNote's every 9 months. LetNote's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LetNote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Stash sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LetNote ships an update every 9 months, Stash monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LetNote | Stash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stash-instant-notes-plus-journal/id6739010620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 49 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [前山 瓮](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633457447) | [Shreyas Parat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783410358) |

## What reviewers say

### LetNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letnote/id1670928911)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro(Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro(Six Month) | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro(Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro(Lifetime) | $12.99 | one-time |


### Stash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stash-instant-notes-plus-journal/id6739010620)

Capture fleeting thoughts instantly without creating new documents. Organize notes in a single, connective thread, and interact with them using intuitive gestures like highlighting and crossing off. Enjoy secure note locking with Face ID.

**Highlights:** Instant note capture, Connective note thread, Gesture-based interaction, Face ID note locking, Markdown alternative gestures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stash Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Stash Premium (Yearly) | $11.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LetNote free?

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

### Is Stash free?

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

### Do LetNote or Stash have ads?

Neither LetNote nor Stash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LetNote or Stash?

LetNote ships an update every 9 months, and Stash monthly. Most recently, LetNote was updated on September 15, 2026 and Stash on June 1, 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.*