# Evernote vs Microsoft Copilot

The clearest difference is ads: Evernote at none against Microsoft Copilot's shown. Evernote also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 29%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Microsoft Copilot's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (1.3M vs 78K). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Evernote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $13.95 per month and Microsoft Copilot sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Microsoft Copilot holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Copilot has 1.3M ratings behind it against 78K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Evernote's written reviews are positive against 29% of Microsoft Copilot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Evernote ships an update weekly, Microsoft Copilot every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evernote | Microsoft Copilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (78K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evernote-ai-notes-and-notebook/id281796108/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-copilot/id541164041/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 78K | **1.3M** |
| Positive reviews | **50.8% of reviews** | 29.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #25 | **#12** |
| Size | 329 MB | 448 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Evernote Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/281796111) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### Evernote

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

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Capture ideas, organize notes, and manage tasks across all your devices. This app helps you tame distractions and accomplish more by bringing your to-dos, schedule, and important information together in one searchable place.

**Highlights:** Capture ideas as searchable notes, Create to-do lists with reminders, Organize with notebooks and tags, Scan and digitize paper documents, Sync across all devices, Integrate with Google Calendar, Web clipping for articles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| 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 Personal Monthly | $22.00 | 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


### Microsoft Copilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-copilot/id541164041)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Free · Productivity, #33 Top Grossing · Productivity, #105 Top Free (US App Store)

This AI-powered app helps you be more productive at work. Chat with an AI assistant to create content, manage projects, find files, and learn new concepts. It offers voice interaction and expert insights for various tasks.

**Highlights:** Chat with AI assistant, Voice interaction, Find files quickly, Accelerate learning, Generate research reports, Create and edit content, Manage projects with notebooks

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft 365 Basic | $1.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $6.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $12.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $12.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Microsoft Copilot Pro | $20.00 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $99.99 | per year |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $99.99 | per year |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $129.99 | per year |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $129.99 | per year |
| Microsoft 365 Premium Annual | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless integration of Office apps
- 🔒 Secure cloud storage with OneDrive
- 👍 Convenient all-in-one productivity solution
- 🚀 Great for on-the-go work and collaboration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent file saving and syncing
- 🔍 Confusing file management and navigation
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to desktop Office
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
- 💰 Subscription-only model, no standalone option

**Reported bugs**

- Documents not saving properly
- Inability to change file names or locations
- Compatibility issues with older devices and OSes
- Unreliable syncing between devices and cloud

**Requested features**

- Allow opening multiple documents side-by-side
- Improve iPad optimization and user experience
- Provide better integration with third-party cloud storage
- Add more advanced formatting and editing capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Evernote free?

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

### Is Microsoft Copilot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Evernote or Microsoft Copilot?

Microsoft Copilot is rated higher. Evernote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while Microsoft Copilot averages 4.7 from 1.3M ratings.

### Do Evernote or Microsoft Copilot have ads?

Microsoft Copilot shows ads; Evernote does not.

### Which is updated more often, Evernote or Microsoft Copilot?

Evernote ships an update weekly, and Microsoft Copilot every 4 days. Most recently, Evernote was updated on September 29, 2026 and Microsoft Copilot on September 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Evernote or Microsoft Copilot?

Evernote currently peaks at #25 in the App Store charts, and Microsoft Copilot at #12. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*