# Notability vs Feenote

Notability and Feenote both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Feenote's written reviews are positive against 36% of Notability's. Feenote also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Notability's advantage is ratings volume (459K vs 2.1K) and chart position (#111 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notability sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Feenote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Notability against 4.8 for Feenote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notability has 459K ratings behind it against 2.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Notability's written reviews are positive against 91% of Feenote's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notability | Feenote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (459K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notability-ai-notes-and-pdf/id360593530/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feenote-notes-and-lists/id822218131/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **459K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | 36.1% of reviews | **91.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#111** | — |
| Size | 457 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ginger Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/318126112) | [惠明 劳](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059680523) |

## What reviewers say

### Notability

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

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Grossing · Productivity, #171 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Capture, organize, and enhance your ideas with handwritten notes, document annotation, and audio recording. This app streamlines learning and work by making your notes searchable, shareable, and interactive.

**Highlights:** Handwritten notes and sketching, PDF and document annotation, Audio recording synced to notes, Handwriting recognition, AI-powered summaries and takeaways, Customizable organization with folders, Cross-device sync

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| 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 Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| Notability Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Notability Pro | $99.99 | per year |

**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


### Feenote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feenote-notes-and-lists/id822218131)

Capture ideas, inspiration, and creativity with this powerful yet simple note-taking app.  It offers handwriting support, customization options, and the ability to add images to your notes. Secure your work with a passcode and share your creations easily.

**Highlights:** Handwriting with Apple Pencil or stylus, Customizable pen color, thickness, and style, App security passcode protection, Add images to notes, Share notes to social networks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Months Subscription | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Subscription(1 Year) | $9.99 | per year |
| Professional/3 months | $4.99 | one-time |
| Professional/one year | $9.99 | one-time |
| Professional | $19.99 | one-time |
| Professional / permanent | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing app
- 👍 Helpful for school/work
- 🔒 Secure with password
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Organized and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs
- 💰 Some features require payment
- 🖋️ Limited handwriting capabilities

**Reported bugs**

- Handwriting recognition issues
- Compatibility problems with certain devices
- Unexpected crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- More handwriting options
- Ability to add images/drawings
- Offline access
- Backup/sync capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notability free?

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

### Is Feenote free?

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

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

Feenote is rated higher. Notability averages 4.8 out of 5 from 459K ratings, while Feenote averages 4.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Notability or Feenote have ads?

Neither Notability nor Feenote shows ads.

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

Notability ships an update weekly, and Feenote weekly. Most recently, Notability was updated on November 10, 2026 and Feenote on November 9, 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.*