BLNOTE vs bNotes 速記
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BLNOTE
This note-taking app allows extensive customization of themes, fonts, and ruled lines. It offers robust organization features like sorting and auto-save, with keyword search and undo/redo functionality for efficient note management.
- Customizable themes and fonts
- Display ruled lines
- Sort notes by date or alphabet
- Keyword search
- Undo/Redo functionality
- Auto-save and scroll position memory
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BLNOTE is a simple note application program as which the theme and the font can be chosen. The ruled line can be displayed. This can manage the note by a favorite background, the font, and the size. Features: 1. The theme can be selected. 2. The font and the fontsize can be specified. 3. Suport custom font. ( It's necessary to install ttf or otf font. ) 4. Ruled Line (There is a limitation in the font designation when multi byte character is used with iOS 4. ) 5. Sort Order(Sort Key: Creation Date、Modification Date、Last Open Date、Alphabetical. Ascending or descending) 6. The scroll position is memorized. 7. Key word search. 8. Undo & Redo. 9. Rotation mode ( Auto, Portrait, Landscape) 10. Auto save mode.
bNotes 速記
A straightforward note-taking app for quickly capturing thoughts and organizing information. It offers photo snapping and daily motivational advice without any ads or in-app purchases.
- Swift thought capture
- Photo snapping
- Organize vital information
- Daily advice
- Motivational quotes
- Ad-free experience
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No Ads, No in-app charges, No monthly fees. bNotes (briefNotes) stands as a simplistic note-taking application. It facilitates the swift capture of your thoughts, allows photo snaps, and aids in organizing vital daily information. Our app prides itself on its directness and efficiency, enabling users to focus on their priorities without any unnecessary complexities. Furthermore, upon opening the app, users receive practical 'Daily Advice' for smoother navigation throughout the day, alongside motivational quotes to keep spirits high. Embrace the new, enjoyable note-taking experience by downloading bNotes today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: bNotes 速記 at 5.0 against BLNOTE's 3.8. bNotes 速記 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). BLNOTE's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
bNotes 速記 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.
BLNOTE ships an update every 3 months, bNotes 速記 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BLNOTE | bNotes 速記 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | isle inc. | James Chang |
Customer experience
BLNOTE
bNotes 速記
In-app purchases
BLNOTE
No in-app purchases
bNotes 速記
No in-app purchases
