# Note Taker HD vs Keyplan 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Keyplan 3D at 4.6 against Note Taker HD's 4.0. Keyplan 3D also leads on ratings volume (5.2K vs 139) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Note Taker HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (84% vs 63%). On ads, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Note Taker HD costs $4.99 and Keyplan 3D $5.99 up front. Keyplan 3D sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Note Taker HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Keyplan 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Keyplan 3D has 5.2K ratings behind it against 139, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of Note Taker HD's written reviews are positive against 63% of Keyplan 3D's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Note Taker HD ships an update every 4 months, Keyplan 3D every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Taker HD | Keyplan 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-taker-hd/id366572045/reviews) | **[4.6 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyplan-3d-home-design/id903019028/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 139 | **5.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.6% of reviews** | 63.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #130 | **#97** |
| Size | 11 MB | 633 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Software Garden](https://appshunter.io/developer/342284710) | [Quasarts LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/850534528) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Taker HD

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

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

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


### Keyplan 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyplan-3d-home-design/id903019028)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Design and decorate your dream home with an intuitive interface. Easily build walls, place furniture, and visualize your projects in real-time 2D and 3D. Share your creations with friends and family.

**Highlights:** House builder with easy wall creation, Interior design with furniture placement, Extensive decoration options, Real-time 2D/3D editing, iCloud synchronization, Project sharing

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Creativity | $0.99 | one-time |
| Family | $1.99 | one-time |
| Outdoor | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kitchen | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bathroom | $1.99 | one-time |
| Entertainment Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bedroom pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Reward | $2.99 | one-time |
| Office | $2.99 | one-time |
| Living room pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple, clean, and robust
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 💰 Great value for the cost
- 👍 Charming and focused on layout
- 👍 Affordable with no subscription or ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes frequently
- 🐛 Loses user data and purchases
- 🔧 Limited features and customization options
- 🔧 Lacking key functionality like multi-story, roof, and driveway
- 🔧 Inconsistent syncing and restoration of purchases

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when adding windows or doors
- Purchased items not syncing or restoring properly
- Measurements displayed upside down
- Walls and objects not behaving as expected
- Frequent loss of user projects and designs

**Requested features**

- Add ability to create multi-story buildings
- Implement more flexible wall editing tools
- Expand furniture, decor, and material options
- Improve export and sharing capabilities
- Introduce a color wheel for custom colors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Taker HD free?

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

### Is Keyplan 3D free?

Keyplan 3D costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Note Taker HD or Keyplan 3D?

Keyplan 3D is rated higher. Note Taker HD averages 4.0 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while Keyplan 3D averages 4.6 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do Note Taker HD or Keyplan 3D have ads?

Neither Note Taker HD nor Keyplan 3D shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Note Taker HD or Keyplan 3D?

Note Taker HD ships an update every 4 months, and Keyplan 3D every 2 months. Most recently, Note Taker HD was updated on September 23, 2026 and Keyplan 3D on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Note Taker HD or Keyplan 3D?

Note Taker HD currently peaks at #130 in the App Store charts, and Keyplan 3D at #97. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*