# Notability vs Cheatsheet

Notability and Cheatsheet both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Cheatsheet's written reviews are positive against 36% of Notability's. Notability's advantage is ratings volume (457K vs 1.9K) and chart position (#85 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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 Cheatsheet sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 4.7 for Cheatsheet. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notability has 457K ratings behind it against 1.9K, 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 81% of Cheatsheet's.

Notability ships an update every 6 days, Cheatsheet every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notability | Cheatsheet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (457K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notability-ai-notes-and-planner/id360593530/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheatsheet-sticky-note-widget/id914665829/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **457K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | 36.3% of reviews | **80.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | — |
| Size | 411 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **17.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ginger Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/318126112) | [Overdesigned, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/914665832) |

## What reviewers say

### Notability

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

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Grossing · Productivity, #145 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


### Cheatsheet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheatsheet-sticky-note-widget/id914665829)

Quickly store and access important information like hotel room numbers or license plates via widgets, a custom keyboard, or your Apple Watch. This app simplifies recalling details without needing to unlock your phone.

**Highlights:** Quick recall memos, Widget access, Custom keyboard integration, Apple Watch app, Search functionality, Organize with folders, Format notes

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $4.99 | per year |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legacy | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cheatsheet Pro (Lifetime) | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick access to information
- 💡 Useful for remembering important details
- 🤖 Seamless Apple Watch integration
- 💻 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues
- 🔒 Lack of password protection
- 🔋 Apple Watch battery drain
- 💰 Paid upgrade required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Entries disappearing from widget
- Syncing problems between devices
- Crashes on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to sort/reorder entries
- Improve sync reliability
- Implement password protection
- Allow adding images/attachments to entries
- Expand customization options (colors, icons, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notability free?

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

### Is Cheatsheet free?

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

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

Notability is rated higher. Notability averages 4.8 out of 5 from 457K ratings, while Cheatsheet averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Notability or Cheatsheet have ads?

Neither Notability nor Cheatsheet shows ads.

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

Notability ships an update every 6 days, and Cheatsheet every 2 weeks. Most recently, Notability was updated on September 29, 2026 and Cheatsheet on September 28, 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.*