Comparison

XL Notes vs NoteTaker +

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

Head to head
About

XL Notes

Easily capture notes, memos, and checklists on your mobile device. Organize your thoughts, tasks, and even diary entries without needing a physical notepad. Customize text and share your notes effortlessly.

Highlights
  • Note and memo capture
  • Checklist creation
  • International keyboard support
  • Predictive text option
  • Text formatting (font, size, color)
  • Share notes via mail, text, social media
Features
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XL Notes is an utility that simplifies the capture of your notes, memos or comments. You can write your checklists with checks or tasks You don't need to carry notepad or notebook At home, at office or on your way, you can be organized or even type in your dairy. Options: International keyboard Special characters Predictive text on/off Send to Mail,Text,copy, social media.... Text options (font, size and color) Badge number for unchecked items https://jbstevenard.fr/privacy-policy/

About

NoteTaker +

This app allows users to create handwritten notes, sketches, and annotate PDFs. It offers flexible organization, customizable writing tools, and cross-device syncing for easy access and sharing.

Highlights
  • Handwritten notes and sketches
  • PDF annotation tools
  • Folder-based organization
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Customizable pens and brushes
  • Export and share notes
Features
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Take your note-taking to the next level with NoteTaker! Whether you're jotting down quick thoughts, creating detailed sketches, or annotating PDFs, our app gives you the freedom to draw, write, and organize your notes with ease. Key Features: - Draw Notes: Use your finger or Apple Pencil to create sketches, diagrams, and handwritten notes directly on your screen. - PDF Annotation: Highlight, underline, and add notes to your PDFs, making it perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who works with documents. - Flexible Organization: Easily organize your notes into folders, with options to tag and search for quick access. - Sync Across Devices: Access your notes anywhere, anytime with seamless syncing across your devices. - Customizable Writing Tools: Choose from a variety of pens, brushes, and colors to make your notes stand out. - Export & Share: Save your notes as PDFs or share them with others via email or messaging apps. Whether you need to draw a quick diagram, take lecture notes, or plan your next project, NoteTaker is the perfect tool for all your note-taking needs. Download NoteTaker today and start creating, organizing, and sharing your notes like never before! Terms of use: https://thanhbkap.github.io/NoteApp-Term-And-Use/

Screenshots

XL Notes4 screens
NoteTaker +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NoteTaker + at 5.0 against XL Notes's 3.9. NoteTaker + also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). XL Notes's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 3). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. XL Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and NoteTaker + sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NoteTaker + holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XL Notes ships an update every 9 months, NoteTaker + every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
XL Notes versus NoteTaker +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXL NotesNoteTaker +
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (9 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJB STEVENARDnguyen thanh

Customer experience

XL Notes

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

NoteTaker +

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

XL Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Go Premium$1.991 Month
  • Go Premium$14.991 Year
5 purchases

NoteTaker +

Subscriptions4
  • One Month VIP$1.991 Month
  • One Month VIP Trial$1.991 Month
  • One Year VIP$19.991 Year
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  • One Year VIP Trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • No ads Pack$59.99

Questions

Is XL Notes free?
XL Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoteTaker + free?
NoteTaker + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, XL Notes or NoteTaker +?
NoteTaker + is rated higher. XL Notes averages 3.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while NoteTaker + averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do XL Notes or NoteTaker + have ads?
Both XL Notes and NoteTaker + show ads.
Which is updated more often, XL Notes or NoteTaker +?
XL Notes ships an update every 9 months, and NoteTaker + every 3 weeks. Most recently, XL Notes was updated on September 28, 2026 and NoteTaker + on October 14, 2026.

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