# Fenix notes+ vs NOTE'd

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fenix notes+ at none against NOTE'd's 2. Fenix notes+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 12.0). NOTE'd's advantage is ratings volume (354 vs 8) and review sentiment (43% vs 35%). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NOTE'd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Fenix notes+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for Fenix notes+ against 3.3 for NOTE'd. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NOTE'd has 354 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Fenix notes+'s written reviews are positive against 43% of NOTE'd's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fenix notes+ | NOTE'd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fenix-notes-plus/id306535426/reviews) | [3.3 (354 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noted/id507362852/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **354** |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews | **43.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phoenix Rising Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306533491) | [Dong Wook Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/507362855) |

## What reviewers say

### Fenix notes+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fenix-notes-plus/id306535426)

This is a user-friendly note-taking application that allows for quick organization and easy deletion of entries. Customize your notes with various colors and fonts for better categorization and a more enjoyable experience.

**Highlights:** Quick note searching, Categorize with colors and fonts, Delete notes by pressing and holding, Easy to use interface, Inspired by iPhone/iPod Touch design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NOTE'd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noted/id507362852)

This app provides a simple and beautiful way to create and organize notes. It allows users to attach photos, voice memos, and map locations to their entries, and offers various design styles for notepads. Notes can be categorized, bookmarked, and protected with a password.

**Highlights:** Customizable notepad designs, Attach photos, maps, and voice memos, Categorize and bookmark notes, Password protection for notes, Dropbox backup and restore, Lock screen notes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Organized note-taking
- 🔒 Password protection
- 📸 Ability to attach photos
- 🎨 Customizable notebook designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium features require subscription
- 🗑️ Inability to delete or rename notebooks
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🔀 Notes not sortable within notebooks
- 🐛 App crashes and data loss issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to open notes
- Backup and restore functionality not working
- Inconsistent behavior when editing notes

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize notebook covers
- Landscape mode support
- Syncing across devices
- More text formatting options
- Sorting and searching notes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fenix notes+ free?

Fenix notes+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NOTE'd free?

NOTE'd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fenix notes+ or NOTE'd?

Fenix notes+ and NOTE'd are both rated 3.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 354 ratings respectively.

### Do Fenix notes+ or NOTE'd have ads?

NOTE'd shows ads; Fenix notes+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fenix notes+ or NOTE'd?

Fenix notes+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and NOTE'd every 6 weeks. Most recently, Fenix notes+ was updated on September 29, 2026 and NOTE'd on October 1, 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.*