# Note Taker HD vs Photo Measures

The clearest difference is rating: Photo Measures at 4.6 against Note Taker HD's 4.0. Photo Measures also leads on chart position (#37 vs unranked) and ratings volume (524 vs 140). Note Taker HD's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $6.99). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Note Taker HD costs $4.99 and Photo Measures $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Photo Measures holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 140 and 524 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Note Taker HD's written reviews are positive against 89% of Photo Measures's.

Note Taker HD ships an update every 4 months, Photo Measures every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Taker HD | Photo Measures |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-taker-hd/id366572045/reviews) | **[4.6 (524 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-measures/id415038787/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 140 | **524** |
| Positive reviews | 83.7% of reviews | **88.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#37** |
| Size | 11 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Software Garden](https://appshunter.io/developer/342284710) | [Cubent](https://appshunter.io/developer/1385727984) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Taker HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-taker-hd/id366572045)

This app allows for versatile handwritten note-taking and PDF annotation on iPad and iPhone. It offers features like zoomed ink, shapes, typed text, and image insertion, with flexible organization and sharing options.

**Highlights:** Zoomed ink for detailed writing, PDF annotation capabilities, Insert photos and shapes, Typed text blocks, Organize with folders and tags, Export as PDF

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic app, great for engineering and customer communication
- 👍 Text and sketching on the same page
- 👍 Typed notes are more legible than handwritten
- 👍 Typed text remains as editable text objects
- 👍 Zoom window for precise drawing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when exporting PDFs
- 🐛 Crashes when adding photos
- 🐛 Crashes and loses data
- 🐛 Exporting to email not working well
- 🔍 Interface not very intuitive, steep learning curve

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when exporting PDFs
- Crashes when adding photos
- Crashes and loses data
- Exporting to email not working well

**Requested features**

- Evernote integration
- Ability to scroll between pages
- Ability to underline, bold or italicize typed text
- Ability to group objects together
- Voice recording and clip function


### Photo Measures

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-measures/id415038787)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Easily measure and annotate dimensions directly onto your photos. Perfect for home improvement, real estate, or any project requiring precise measurements. Save, organize, and share your annotated images with ease.

**Highlights:** Draw measures directly on photos, Zoom for precision, Add text comments, Support for angles, Imperial or metric units, Organize photos by category, Export as PDF or JPG

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive and effective
- 💡 Valuable for work and personal use
- 🚀 Saves time and effort
- 👍 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable after updates
- 🐛 Measurements not always accurate
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate and browse photos
- 🐛 Lack of features like undo and bulk photo deletion
- 💡 Need more customization options (e.g., text color, font, shapes)

**Reported bugs**

- Measurements not aligning properly with photos
- App crashing or freezing
- Inability to edit or delete measurements

**Requested features**

- Sync across devices (iCloud, Google Drive, etc.)
- Ability to import/export PDFs
- Integration with laser measuring tools
- More advanced drawing/annotation tools
- Improved photo organization and management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Taker HD free?

Note Taker HD costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Photo Measures free?

Photo Measures costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Note Taker HD or Photo Measures?

Photo Measures is rated higher. Note Taker HD averages 4.0 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Photo Measures averages 4.6 from 524 ratings.

### Do Note Taker HD or Photo Measures have ads?

Neither Note Taker HD nor Photo Measures shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Note Taker HD or Photo Measures?

Note Taker HD ships an update every 4 months, and Photo Measures every 3 months. Most recently, Note Taker HD was updated on October 17, 2026 and Photo Measures on October 16, 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.*