# Evernote vs IV Go

The clearest difference is rating: Evernote at 4.4 against IV Go's 2.8. Evernote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). IV Go's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Evernote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $13.95 per month. IV Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

Evernote holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evernote has 78K ratings behind it against 342, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Evernote's written reviews are positive against 39% of IV Go's.

Evernote ships an update weekly, IV Go every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evernote | IV Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (78K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evernote-ai-notes-and-notebook/id281796108/reviews)** | [2.8 (342 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iv-go/id1166622632/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **78K** | 342 |
| Positive reviews | **50.4% of reviews** | 39.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | — |
| Size | 337 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evernote Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/281796111) | [CHAO KAI YU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166622631) |

## What reviewers say

### Evernote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evernote-ai-notes-and-notebook/id281796108)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Capture, organize, and find anything you need with this AI-powered note-taking and organization tool. From quick thoughts to complex projects, it helps you manage information across devices and brings your ideas back when you need them.

**Highlights:** Capture notes, photos, web articles, and more, Organize with notebooks and tags, AI-powered search and transcription, Plan tasks with due dates and reminders, Syncs across all devices, Offline access to notes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Evernote Plus | $13.95 | per month |
| Evernote Plus | $15.00 | per month |
| Evernote Premium | $17.49 | per month |
| Evernote Personal | $17.49 | per month |
| Evernote Personal | $17.49 | per month |
| Monthly Personal Plan | $17.49 | per month |
| Evernote Personal Monthly | $17.49 | per month |
| Evernote Premium | $169.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 High quality notes app
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 👍 Useful features and integrations
- 👍 Powerful search and organization
- 👍 Seamless cross-device sync

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable on mobile
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 👎 Declining quality and customer support
- 👎 Aggressive upselling and limitations on free version

**Reported bugs**

- Notes not saving properly
- Sync issues between devices
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Search functionality not working as expected
- Inability to access notes after subscription changes

**Requested features**

- Improved mobile app performance and stability
- Enhanced security features like encryption and two-factor authentication
- More flexible and affordable subscription options
- Better customer support and communication
- Expanded formatting and customization options


### IV Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iv-go/id1166622632)

This application offers a straightforward method for analyzing your game statistics. It provides a simple interface to review your performance data. For any inquiries, you can reach out via email.

**Highlights:** Simple game data analysis, Performance review, Email support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate IV calculations
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- ⭐ Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and login issues
- ⚠️ App not working after updates
- 💤 Offline mode not as accurate

**Reported bugs**

- Login not working for weeks
- App crashes on startup
- Offline mode not working properly

**Requested features**

- Update the app to fix login and crashes
- Bring back automatic login feature
- Add more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Evernote free?

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

### Is IV Go free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Evernote or IV Go?

Evernote is rated higher. Evernote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while IV Go averages 2.8 from 342 ratings.

### Do Evernote or IV Go have ads?

IV Go shows ads; Evernote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Evernote or IV Go?

Evernote ships an update weekly, and IV Go every 6 weeks. Most recently, Evernote was updated on November 5, 2026 and IV Go on November 2, 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.*
