# Evernote vs ClientNote

The clearest difference is rating: ClientNote at 5.0 against Evernote's 4.4. ClientNote also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 50%). Evernote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and ClientNote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ClientNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Evernote has 78K ratings behind it against 3, 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 88% of ClientNote's.

Evernote ships an update weekly, ClientNote every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evernote | ClientNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (78K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evernote-ai-notes-and-notebook/id281796108/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clientnote-salon-client-book/id1540664496/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **78K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.4% of reviews | **87.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | — |
| Size | 337 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evernote Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/281796111) | [Shibapp LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/852300851) |

## What reviewers say

### Evernote

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

**Currently charting:** #32 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


### ClientNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clientnote-salon-client-book/id1540664496)

Manage client information, sales, and appointments for salon and service industries. Track customer history, schedule work, and analyze sales performance. Supports individual businesses and multi-location operations.

**Highlights:** Client management with tags, Sales and attendance tracking, Multi-location support, Calendar view for sales, Birthday reminders, Course and option registration, Sales analysis

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClientManager PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| ClientManager PRO | $44.99 | per year |
| CSV Export | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Evernote free?

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

### Is ClientNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Evernote or ClientNote?

ClientNote is rated higher. Evernote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while ClientNote averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Evernote or ClientNote have ads?

ClientNote shows ads; Evernote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Evernote or ClientNote?

Evernote ships an update weekly, and ClientNote every 6 weeks. Most recently, Evernote was updated on November 7, 2026 and ClientNote on November 3, 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.*