# Notability vs xTiles

The clearest difference is rating: Notability at 4.8 against xTiles's 3.5. Notability also leads on ratings volume (457K vs 123) and chart position (#80 vs unranked). xTiles's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notability sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and xTiles sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notability holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notability has 457K ratings behind it against 123, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 37% and 36% positive.

Notability ships an update weekly, xTiles every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notability | xTiles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (457K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notability-ai-notes-and-planner/id360593530/reviews)** | [3.5 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtiles-notes-tasks-projects/id1633029507/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **457K** | 123 |
| Positive reviews | **36.5% of reviews** | 35.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | — |
| Size | 411 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ginger Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/318126112) | [xtiles inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633029509) |

## What reviewers say

### Notability

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notability-ai-notes-and-planner/id360593530)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Grossing · Productivity, #129 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Capture, organize, and enhance your thoughts with a versatile digital notebook. Seamlessly blend handwriting, typing, and multimedia to annotate documents, record lectures, and generate summaries. Ideal for students and professionals seeking to boost productivity and learning.

**Highlights:** Handwritten and typed notes, PDF and document annotation, Audio recording and transcription, AI-powered summaries and quizzes, Customizable organization, Cross-device sync

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notability Lite | $5.99 | per month |
| Notability Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| Notability Plus | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Notability Lite | $14.99 | per year |
| Notability Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| Notability Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| Notability Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Notability Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| Notability Pro | $99.99 | per year |
| Notability Classic | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for note-taking
- 👍 Smooth handwriting experience
- 📝 Excellent organization and file management
- 🎙️ Useful audio recording feature
- 🔍 Handwriting recognition and search

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues with iCloud
- 🔍 Limited search and organization options
- 🖍️ Frustrating highlighter behavior
- 🔒 Concerns about subscription model
- 🔧 Buggy after recent updates

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing or getting corrupted
- Frequent crashes and performance issues
- Palm rejection problems after updates
- Inconsistent behavior when importing files

**Requested features**

- Improved folder/hierarchy organization
- More shape recognition and drawing tools
- Side-by-side viewing of multiple notes
- Ability to edit/rename audio recordings
- Better integration with other apps and services


### xTiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xtiles-notes-tasks-projects/id1633029507)

Capture notes, tasks, and ideas with a versatile app that syncs across devices. Organize everything visually with drag-and-drop boards, and access your content online or offline. Stay productive with reminders, calendars, and quick search.

**Highlights:** Jot down notes and voice recordings, Snap sketches and upload photos, Save web content (text, images, links), Create to-do lists and set reminders, Organize ideas into visual boards, Instant cross-device syncing, Offline access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $15.00 | per month |
| Plus | $19.00 | per month |
| Pro | $35.00 | per month |
| Starter | $69.00 | per year |
| Plus | $99.00 | per year |
| Ultimate Productivity Bundle | $99.00 | per year |
| Plus | $149.00 | per year |
| Pro | $299.00 | per year |
| Basic Productivity Bundle | $59.00 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $149.99 | one-time |
| Believer Plan | $199.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 Highly customizable design with templates
- 💡 Excellent for ADHD organization and productivity
- 🖥️ Desktop version works exceptionally well
- 📊 Visual organization with flexible tile-based layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Mobile app severely lacks desktop functionality
- 🐛 iPad app is poorly optimized and glitchy
- ❌ Cannot edit or create content on mobile devices
- 🔧 Limited customization options on mobile
- 📊 Tables and charts cannot be edited on mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Mobile app fails to load boards
- Cannot duplicate or delete items on mobile
- Text input jumps and backspace behaves incorrectly
- Long-hold on images triggers copy/paste menu
- Calendar dates incorrect for 2025

**Requested features**

- Home screen widgets for quick access
- Mobile layout optimization for smaller screens
- Full editing capabilities on mobile devices
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) support
- Ability to delete and rearrange sections on mobile


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notability free?

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

### Is xTiles free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notability or xTiles?

Notability is rated higher. Notability averages 4.8 out of 5 from 457K ratings, while xTiles averages 3.5 from 123 ratings.

### Do Notability or xTiles have ads?

Neither Notability nor xTiles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notability or xTiles?

Notability ships an update weekly, and xTiles every 10 days. Most recently, Notability was updated on September 24, 2026 and xTiles on September 22, 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.*