Comparison

Noteholic vs SquareNotes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Noteholic

Capture fleeting thoughts, personal secrets, and everyday lists with this secure note-taking app. Protect your private entries with a passcode and easily share notes via email, SMS, or social media. Organize your ideas and information efficiently.

Highlights
  • Easy note-taking and editing
  • Passcode protection for notes
  • Save notes with GPS location
  • Copy and paste notes
  • Polish writing before sharing
  • Sort notes by creation date
  • Text search functionality
Features
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Noteholic Noteholic is an essential iPhone application for easy note-taking, share and Privacy protection with Passcode-Lock. Note and Protect your private notes including; flash ideas, inspirations, secrets, diary etc. and General notes such as shopping list, lyrics, to do lists. Moreover, you can share some of your notes directly from Noteholic to online media such as Facebook or by email and SMS. Have you ever had following thoughts? - An extraordinary idea just flashed through my mind - want to polish my writing before posting to online media such as Facebook - want to protect my privacy and secret information. - need a secure note and memo such as Log In details - want to write secret diary - when you find the word you don’t know - want to remember my favorite restaurants with location Then Note and Protect it with Noteholic ~! Upgrade your lifestyle by making notes of overflowing ideas in your mind with Simpler, Easier and Quicker Note Application, Noteholic~! Key Features: > Simpler, Easier and Quicker note and edit > Protect Notes with Passcode > Save Note with the GPS location > Copy note and paste it to any document > Polish the writing before posting to online > Sort by created Date > Text Search > Post notes to Facebook > Email / SMS Notes > GPS locations of the notes > Google Search

About

SquareNotes

This app brings the tactile experience of real sticky notes to your digital devices. It offers a minimalist space for quick reminders, thought organization, and visual placement of notes on your screen. Manage to-do lists, ideas, and important information with a simple, customizable interface.

Highlights
  • Digital sticky notes
  • Visual note placement
  • Customizable colors and sizes
  • Freeform arrangement
  • Trash and restore functionality
  • Minimalist interface
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Bring the familiar feel of real sticky notes to your phone. This app gives you a clean, minimalist space where you can write quick reminders, organize your thoughts, and place notes anywhere on your screen. Whether it’s a to-do list, a sudden idea, or something you don’t want to forget, your notes stay right where you put them. - A Simple, Visual Way to Stay Organized Create a new sticky note with one tap, type what you need, and drag it to your preferred spot. Arrange your notes freely, group related ideas together, or scatter them just the way you like. - Customize Your Workspace Choose from multiple note colors, adjust sizes, and personalize your board to match your style. - Write. Stick. Move. Delete. Managing your notes is effortless. Keep your board tidy, send old notes to the trash, and restore them anytime from the trash can. - Feels Real, Works Better The app captures the charm of real sticky notes while staying light, fast, and modern. No clutter, no complications, just your thoughts presented visually. Perfect For • Daily reminders • Shopping lists • Brainstorming ideas • Quick to-dos • Planning your day Turn your screen into your personal sticky-note wall and enjoy the freedom of visual note-taking. Stay organized in a fun, simple, and customizable way.

Screenshots

Noteholic4 screens
SquareNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SquareNotes at none against Noteholic's 3. Noteholic's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Noteholic sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SquareNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Noteholic against 4.0 for SquareNotes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Noteholic ships an update monthly, SquareNotes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Noteholic versus SquareNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteholicSquareNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews69.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNIKBORA MERT SAHIN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Noteholic

One-time3
  • Ad-Free Upgrade$0.99
  • Unlock On Map$0.99
  • Noteholic Pro Upgrade$1.99
None

SquareNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Noteholic free?
Noteholic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SquareNotes free?
SquareNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Noteholic or SquareNotes?
Noteholic and SquareNotes are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Noteholic or SquareNotes have ads?
Neither Noteholic nor SquareNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Noteholic or SquareNotes?
Noteholic ships an update monthly, and SquareNotes every 2 months. Most recently, Noteholic was updated on November 6, 2026 and SquareNotes on October 30, 2026.

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