# Microsoft OneNote vs Proviso

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Microsoft OneNote at 44% against Proviso's 0%. Microsoft OneNote also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Proviso's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Microsoft OneNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Proviso asks for nothing beyond the download.

Microsoft OneNote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft OneNote has 1.1M ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Microsoft OneNote's written reviews are positive against 0% of Proviso's.

Microsoft OneNote ships an update weekly, Proviso every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft OneNote | Proviso |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-onenote/id410395246/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proviso/id1590003838/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1M** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **44.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#106** | — |
| Size | 411 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Delta Intelligent Building Technologies (Canada) Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039551888) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft OneNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-onenote/id410395246)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Capture thoughts, ideas, and plans in a digital notepad. Organize, search, and secure your notes, memos, and sketches. Sync across devices for access anywhere, anytime. Collaborate with others on shared notepads.

**Highlights:** Capture thoughts and ideas, Digital sketchbook, Organize and search notes, Sync notes via OneDrive, Collaborate on shared notepads, Handwritten notes and drawings

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $11.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $12.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple, works well
- 👍 Great for planning
- 👍 Powerful note-taking app
- 👍 Invaluable tool for note taking
- 👍 Used for years, couldn't be without this app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔨 Could be better
- 🔨 Formatting issues on mobile app
- 🔨 Buggy widget, no dark app icon
- 🐛 Glitchy, crashes often
- 🐛 Terrible sync speeds

**Reported bugs**

- Cursor positioning is erratic
- Search function does not work well
- Ink to text conversion missing on iPad
- Syncing issues, notes not syncing properly across devices
- Crashing, freezing, and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Native Markdown support and merged cell support
- Ruler, ability to choose or create notebook covers
- Ability to password protect app or individual notebooks
- Option to open on last opened page instead of Home
- Ability to turn note into task that appears on To Do and Planner


### Proviso

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proviso/id1590003838)

Configure and manage O3 Sense, O3 Edge, and RED5 devices with an intuitive interface. Easily adjust network settings, view sensor data, calibrate sensors, and update firmware via Bluetooth or NFC.

**Highlights:** Intuitive UI for device setup, Bluetooth and NFC connectivity, Network settings adjustment, Sensor data viewing, Sensor calibration, Firmware updates, Controller configuration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microsoft OneNote free?

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

### Is Proviso free?

Proviso is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Microsoft OneNote or Proviso?

Microsoft OneNote is rated higher. Microsoft OneNote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1M ratings, while Proviso averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Microsoft OneNote or Proviso have ads?

Neither Microsoft OneNote nor Proviso shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Microsoft OneNote or Proviso?

Microsoft OneNote ships an update weekly, and Proviso every 3 months. Most recently, Microsoft OneNote was updated on October 19, 2026 and Proviso on October 4, 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.*