# HashTagNotes vs SnipNote

The clearest difference is monetization model: HashTagNotes at free with in-app purchases against SnipNote's subscription. HashTagNotes also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). SnipNote's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HashTagNotes sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and SnipNote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HashTagNotes against 5.0 for SnipNote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

HashTagNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, SnipNote every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HashTagNotes | SnipNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hashtagnotes-message-yourself/id1671376442/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snipnote/id6747830010/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 3 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.3.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yujian Yao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630019852) | [MATTIA DA CAMPO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690330388) |

## What reviewers say

### HashTagNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hashtagnotes-message-yourself/id1671376442)

Organize quick notes, links, and files with tags for easy retrieval. This note-taking app syncs seamlessly across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Message yourself notes, links, and files, Organize with tags, Easy retrieval of notes, Syncs across Apple devices, Proper note-taking interface

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support editing tag color | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited attachments | $3.99 | one-time |
| Support iCloud Sync | $7.99 | one-time |


### SnipNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snipnote/id6747830010)

This AI-powered tool automatically transcribes and summarizes your notes. It offers various subscription plans for enhanced features and convenience. Manage your subscription easily through account settings.

**Highlights:** AI note transcription, Note summarization, Auto-renewable subscriptions, Subscription management, Cross-device support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SnipNote Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| SnipNote Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| SnipNote Pro Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| 100 Transcription Minutes | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Transcription Minutes | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Transcription Minutes | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HashTagNotes free?

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

### Is SnipNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HashTagNotes or SnipNote?

HashTagNotes and SnipNote are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do HashTagNotes or SnipNote have ads?

Neither HashTagNotes nor SnipNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HashTagNotes or SnipNote?

HashTagNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, and SnipNote every 9 days. Most recently, HashTagNotes was updated on June 1, 2026 and SnipNote on September 7, 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.*