Fenix notes+ vs Notesy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fenix notes+
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.
- Quick note searching
- Categorize with colors and fonts
- Delete notes by pressing and holding
- Easy to use interface
- Inspired by iPhone/iPod Touch design
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Fenix notes the most innovative and easy to use notes app available on the App Store, designed and inspired by the iPhone and iPod Touch and now on iPad. QUICK START: - Searching your notes has never been more fun. - Use different colors and fonts to categorize your notes. - Delete notes by pressing and holding just like on the iPhone or iPod Touch. With Fenix notes, taking notes will never be the same again, some really cool features are in development for future release.. A BIG thank you for all the kind words you have left in your reviews. You guys are great. If you have any questions, would like to request a feature or give feedback please send an email to feedback@fenixnotes.com
Notesy
Capture thoughts instantly with this fast, private note-taking app. It opens immediately without sign-up or internet, keeping your notes securely on your device. Enjoy colorful, easily searchable notes with smart timestamps.
- Instant opening without login
- Offline functionality
- Private, device-stored notes
- Six customizable note colors
- Smart date timestamps
- Minimalist and fast interface
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Notesy is the fastest way to capture a thought. No sign-up. No cloud. No ads. Just open the app and start writing. Your notes stay on your device — always private, always available, even offline. • Opens instantly with no login screens • Tap to create a note, tap to save • Choose from six beautiful colors for your notes • Smart timestamps: "Today", "Yesterday", or the date • Works without internet — fully offline Most note apps want your email, push you to subscribe, or bury simple features behind menus. Notesy does one thing well: fast, colorful notes you can find at a glance. Your notes are stored locally. Nothing is uploaded. Nothing is shared. No account required. Perfect for quick reminders, shopping lists, meeting notes, ideas, and anything you need to jot down before you forget. Beautiful, minimal, and fast. That's Notesy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notesy at 100% against Fenix notes+'s 35%. Notesy also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (28 vs 8). Fenix notes+'s advantage is iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Notesy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Fenix notes+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Notesy's.
Fenix notes+ ships an update every 6 weeks, Notesy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fenix notes+ | Notesy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (8 ratings) | 4.9 (28 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 28 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 5.1.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Phoenix Rising Ltd. | Joseph Ranft |
Customer experience
Fenix notes+
Notesy
In-app purchases
Fenix notes+
No in-app purchases
Notesy
No in-app purchases
