# Microsoft OneNote vs WeeNote Notes and Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Microsoft OneNote at 4.7 against WeeNote Notes and Widget's 3.6. Microsoft OneNote also leads on ratings volume (1.1M vs 11) and review sentiment (45% vs 20%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Microsoft OneNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and WeeNote Notes and Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Microsoft OneNote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft OneNote has 1.1M ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Microsoft OneNote's written reviews are positive against 20% of WeeNote Notes and Widget's.

Microsoft OneNote ships an update weekly, WeeNote Notes and Widget every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft OneNote | WeeNote Notes and Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-onenote/id410395246/reviews)** | [3.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weenote-notes-and-widget/id6504195486/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1M** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **44.8% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#67** | — |
| Size | 404 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Alina Vetrov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140487494) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft OneNote

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

**Currently charting:** #67 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


### WeeNote Notes and Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weenote-notes-and-widget/id6504195486)

Organize your thoughts with colorful, customizable sticky notes and widgets. Add notes, drawings, and reminders directly to your home screen. Sync across devices and protect your data with password protection.

**Highlights:** Customizable color sticky notes, Home screen widgets, Handwritten notes and drawings, Timed reminders and notifications, Password protection for notes, Cross-device synchronization, Categorization with sub-folders

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WeeNote Pro Sync | $14.99 | per year |
| WeeNote Basic | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microsoft OneNote free?

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

### Is WeeNote Notes and Widget free?

WeeNote Notes and Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Microsoft OneNote or WeeNote Notes and Widget?

Microsoft OneNote is rated higher. Microsoft OneNote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1M ratings, while WeeNote Notes and Widget averages 3.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do Microsoft OneNote or WeeNote Notes and Widget have ads?

Neither Microsoft OneNote nor WeeNote Notes and Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Microsoft OneNote or WeeNote Notes and Widget?

Microsoft OneNote ships an update weekly, and WeeNote Notes and Widget every 2 weeks. Most recently, Microsoft OneNote was updated on September 24, 2026 and WeeNote Notes and Widget on August 21, 2026.

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