# Mental Note ๛ vs n+otes

The clearest difference is price: n+otes at Free against Mental Note ๛'s $4.99. n+otes also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). Mental Note ๛'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

n+otes is free to download; Mental Note ๛ costs $4.99 up front. Mental Note ๛ sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and n+otes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

n+otes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: n+otes has 45K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Mental Note ๛'s written reviews are positive against 64% of n+otes's.

Mental Note ๛ ships an update every 5 months, n+otes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mental Note ๛ | n+otes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-note/id338578109/reviews) | **[4.7 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/n-plus-otes/id596895960/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **45K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zymbiotic Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/338578112) | [RIEU Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/446267401) |

## What reviewers say

### Mental Note ๛

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-note/id338578109)

This app offers a versatile digital notepad experience, allowing users to combine text, photos, voice recordings, and drawings on a single page. Capture ideas in any format, organize them with tags, and share them easily.

**Highlights:** Combine text, photos, audio, and drawings, Finger drawing with multiple colors, Add photos from album or camera, Record audio while editing notes, Organize notes with tags, Password protect private notes, Export notes in various formats (PDF, text)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paper Customization feature | $2.99 | one-time |
| Straight Line Drawing feature | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dark Mode Override feature | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app with many features
- 👍 Easy to use and organize notes
- 🎨 Ability to add photos, audio, and drawings
- 💯 Excellent customer support
- 🗂️ Helpful for business, work, and personal use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔒 Password protection issues
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 📁 No syncing or backup options
- 🖍️ Drawing tools could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Notes sometimes disappear or get deleted unexpectedly
- Audio recording feature not working properly
- Keyboard issues causing loss of typed text
- Location services not accurately detecting user's location

**Requested features**

- Add iCloud or Dropbox sync
- Implement copy/paste and text formatting options
- Improve drawing tools with more customization
- Introduce a task/to-do list feature
- Add video recording capability


### n+otes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/n-plus-otes/id596895960)

Capture thoughts and ideas instantly with a simple interface. Secure your notes with a private lock feature.  Optional subscription removes ads and supports development.

**Highlights:** Quick note-taking, Private note lock, Ad-free experience (subscription), Easy to use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free Experience (Monthly) | $0.49 | per month |
| Ad-free Experience (3 Months) | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Ad-free Experience (1 Year) | $3.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient note-taking experience
- 🔒 Secure with passcode protection
- 💡 Customizable themes and backgrounds
- 👍 Great for organizing thoughts and ideas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Intrusive ads interrupting workflow
- 🔋 Concerns about battery drain
- 🔒 Lack of cross-device syncing

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing or getting lost
- Inability to delete notes on Apple Watch
- Scrolling issues and text freezing at the bottom
- Inconsistent behavior after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to sync notes across devices
- More font and formatting options
- Folder or category organization
- Voice-to-text functionality
- Ability to insert images and attachments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mental Note ๛ free?

Mental Note ๛ costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is n+otes free?

n+otes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mental Note ๛ or n+otes?

n+otes is rated higher. Mental Note ๛ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while n+otes averages 4.7 from 45K ratings.

### Do Mental Note ๛ or n+otes have ads?

n+otes shows ads; Mental Note ๛ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mental Note ๛ or n+otes?

Mental Note ๛ ships an update every 5 months, and n+otes fortnightly. Most recently, Mental Note ๛ was updated on September 23, 2026 and n+otes on September 25, 2026.

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