# all vs Mental Note Lite ๛

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: all at none against Mental Note Lite ๛'s 8. all also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (193 vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mental Note Lite ๛ sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. all asks for nothing beyond the download.

all holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: all has 193 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of all's written reviews are positive against 58% of Mental Note Lite ๛'s.

all ships an update every 6 weeks, Mental Note Lite ๛ every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | all | Mental Note Lite ๛ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (193 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/all-in-notes-lite/id322978286/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-note-lite/id348204405/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **193** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 58.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [www.gogonavi.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/288687451) | [Zymbiotic Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/338578112) |

## What reviewers say

### all

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/all-in-notes-lite/id322978286)

Create private notes with text, photos, and voice recordings. Organize with color-coded categories and protect your entries with a passcode. Back up your notes to iCloud and set reminders for important tasks.

**Highlights:** Multimedia notes (text, photos, recordings), Color-coded categories, Passcode protection, iCloud backup, Search functionality, Reminders, Note sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Color coding for organization
- 🖼️ Ability to attach photos
- 🔍 Effective search functionality
- 🔒 Passcode/security features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lost all data after settings change
- 🐛 Unable to access account
- 🐛 Edit window too small
- 🐛 Does not orient properly
- 🐛 Search function not distinguishing expressions

**Reported bugs**

- Dropped data after changing settings
- Cannot access account
- Edit window too small vertically
- Does not orient properly
- Search function does not distinguish complete expressions

**Requested features**

- Add more photos per note
- More colors for categorization
- Ability to include a map
- Decoy passcode
- Longer alpha-numeric password support


### Mental Note Lite ๛

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-note-lite/id348204405)

This app transforms your device into a versatile digital notepad. Seamlessly combine text, drawings, photos, and voice recordings on a single page to capture ideas in rich detail. Organize, protect, and share your notes in various formats.

**Highlights:** Combine text, photos, audio, and drawings, Finger drawing with multiple colors, Organize notes with tags, Password protect private notes, Export notes to PDF, text, and more, Share notes via email and cloud services

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paper Customization feature | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 sheet refill pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Note Copying feature (includes free Note Linking feature) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Export to another app feature | $3.99 | one-time |
| Password Protection feature | $3.99 | one-time |
| Straight Line Drawing feature | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dark Mode Override feature | $3.99 | one-time |
| 250 sheet refill pack | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is all free?

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

### Is Mental Note Lite ๛ free?

Mental Note Lite ๛ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, all or Mental Note Lite ๛?

all is rated higher. all averages 4.7 out of 5 from 193 ratings, while Mental Note Lite ๛ averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do all or Mental Note Lite ๛ have ads?

Mental Note Lite ๛ shows ads; all does not.

### Which is updated more often, all or Mental Note Lite ๛?

all ships an update every 6 weeks, and Mental Note Lite ๛ every 5 months. Most recently, all was updated on October 12, 2026 and Mental Note Lite ๛ on October 5, 2026.

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