# Mental Note Lite ๛ vs WeNotes+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WeNotes+ at 93% against Mental Note Lite ๛'s 58%. WeNotes+ also leads on ratings volume (2.2K vs 2) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mental Note Lite ๛ sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and WeNotes+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WeNotes+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeNotes+ has 2.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Mental Note Lite ๛'s written reviews are positive against 93% of WeNotes+'s.

Mental Note Lite ๛ ships an update every 5 months, WeNotes+ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mental Note Lite ๛ | WeNotes+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-note-lite/id348204405/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wenotes-plus/id1477319356/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | **93.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 10 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zymbiotic Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/338578112) | [传胜 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/789568029) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### WeNotes+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wenotes-plus/id1477319356)

Capture thoughts, to-do lists, and ideas with a versatile note-taking and voice recording app. Personalize your notes with formatting options, photos, and color themes. Secure your data and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Personalized notes and voice recording, Shortcut toolbar for formatting, Photo insertion and automatic cropping, Export to PDF, JPG, HTML, TXT, Password and biometric security, iCloud synchronization, Calendar view and search functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| VIP Annual | $7.99 | per year |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 💡 Useful for notes
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient
- 👍 Organized

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches/bugs
- 🔒 Forced 5-star review to unlock features
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Syncing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing
- Freezing when adding photos
- Syncing problems between devices

**Requested features**

- More color/font options
- Ability to manually order folders
- Checkboxes for to-do lists
- Embed videos/audio
- Unlimited free notes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mental Note Lite ๛ free?

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

### Is WeNotes+ free?

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

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

WeNotes+ is rated higher. Mental Note Lite ๛ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while WeNotes+ averages 4.8 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Mental Note Lite ๛ or WeNotes+ have ads?

Both Mental Note Lite ๛ and WeNotes+ show ads.

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

Mental Note Lite ๛ ships an update every 5 months, and WeNotes+ every 3 months. Most recently, Mental Note Lite ๛ was updated on October 5, 2026 and WeNotes+ on October 15, 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.*