# LetNote vs YYWrite

The clearest difference is update cadence: YYWrite at every 9 days against LetNote's every 9 months. 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 YYWrite sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LetNote ships an update every 9 months, YYWrite every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LetNote | YYWrite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Size | 49 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [前山 瓮](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633457447) | [文静 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826504069) |

## 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 |


### YYWrite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yywrite/id6749928737)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $9.99 | per year |
| Full Features Purchase | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LetNote free?

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

### Is YYWrite free?

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

### Do LetNote or YYWrite have ads?

Neither LetNote nor YYWrite shows ads.

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

LetNote ships an update every 9 months, and YYWrite every 9 days. Most recently, LetNote was updated on September 15, 2026 and YYWrite on September 13, 2026.

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