# XL Notes vs NoteTaker +

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | XL Notes | NoteTaker + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xl-notes/id430582386/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notetaker-plus/id6742372899/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JB STEVENARD](https://appshunter.io/developer/361601772) | [nguyen thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481436893) |

## What reviewers say

### XL Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xl-notes/id430582386)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Go Premium | $14.99 | per year |


### NoteTaker +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notetaker-plus/id6742372899)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month VIP | $1.99 | per month |
| One Month VIP Trial | $1.99 | per month |
| One Year VIP | $19.99 | per year |
| One Year VIP Trial | $19.99 | per year |
| No ads Pack | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*