# Awesome Note 2 for iPad vs abcNotes

The clearest difference is rating: abcNotes at 4.6 against Awesome Note 2 for iPad's 4.0. abcNotes also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 60%) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 130). Awesome Note 2 for iPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. abcNotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Awesome Note 2 for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

abcNotes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: abcNotes has 2.9K ratings behind it against 130, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Awesome Note 2 for iPad's written reviews are positive against 77% of abcNotes's.

Awesome Note 2 for iPad ships an update every 5 days, abcNotes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Awesome Note 2 for iPad | abcNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (130 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awesome-note-2-for-ipad/id406750496/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abcnotes-sticky-note-madness/id504756763/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 130 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **77.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 54 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BRID](https://appshunter.io/developer/320203394) | [ALSEDI Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/331879616) |

## What reviewers say

### Awesome Note 2 for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awesome-note-2-for-ipad/id406750496)

This all-in-one organizer combines note-taking and schedule management. Enhance your notes with photos, voice recordings, and drawings. Manage your calendar, to-do lists, and important events with notifications and anniversary tracking.

**Highlights:** Integrated note and schedule management, Add photos, voice recordings, and drawings to notes, Manage iOS Calendar and Reminders, To-do list and calendar view, Notifications for events and anniversaries, Customizable design with icons and backgrounds, iCloud and Evernote sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly organized and customizable
- 👍 Beautiful and visually appealing interface
- 💡 Excellent integration with Evernote and Google Drive
- 🚀 Efficient note-taking and task management
- 👍 Versatile for various use cases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🐛 Crashes and data loss
- 🐛 Unreliable iCloud and Google Drive integration
- 🔒 Concerns about security and password reset
- 🔋 Performance issues and slow on newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Folders and notes randomly disappearing
- Inability to create new folders
- Calendar sync not working as expected
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Syncing issues causing data duplication

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Pencil support for handwritten notes
- Improve search and filtering capabilities
- Implement better backup and restore options
- Add ability to export notes as PDF
- Integrate with more cloud storage services


### abcNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abcnotes-sticky-note-madness/id504756763)

Create realistic, customizable sticky notes and to-do lists on your iOS device. Organize shopping lists, class notes, and projects with a variety of backgrounds and skins. Share and sync your notes across devices.

**Highlights:** Realistic sticky note appearance, Customizable skins and backgrounds, Virtual desktops for organization, Scale, rotate, and drag notes, Email and sync notes, Save notes as images

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Visually appealing
- 💡 Customizable notes
- 🚀 Convenient for quick notes
- 👍 Helpful for organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💸 Expensive for full version
- 🔍 Difficult to search/find notes
- 🔍 Limited note editing options
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Notes randomly deleted
- Checklist feature not working
- Sync issues between iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Add date/time stamp to notes
- Ability to write notes with Apple Pencil
- Option to set reminders/alarms for notes
- Improved search and organization tools
- More customization options for note styles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Awesome Note 2 for iPad free?

Awesome Note 2 for iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is abcNotes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Awesome Note 2 for iPad or abcNotes?

abcNotes is rated higher. Awesome Note 2 for iPad averages 4.0 out of 5 from 130 ratings, while abcNotes averages 4.6 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Awesome Note 2 for iPad or abcNotes have ads?

abcNotes shows ads; Awesome Note 2 for iPad does not.

### Which is updated more often, Awesome Note 2 for iPad or abcNotes?

Awesome Note 2 for iPad ships an update every 5 days, and abcNotes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Awesome Note 2 for iPad was updated on October 7, 2026 and abcNotes on October 14, 2026.

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