# 050 plus vs note（ノート）

The clearest difference is rating: note（ノート） at 4.7 against 050 plus's 1.8. note（ノート） also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 13%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). 050 plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. note（ノート） sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. 050 plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

note（ノート） holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: note（ノート） has 202 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of 050 plus's written reviews are positive against 47% of note（ノート）'s.

050 plus ships an update every 3 months, note（ノート） every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 050 plus | note（ノート） |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/050-plus/id432067123/reviews) | **[4.7 (202 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note/id906581110/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **202** |
| Positive reviews | 13.0% of reviews | **46.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/291824371) | [note inc. (Tokyo)](https://appshunter.io/developer/636423901) |

## What reviewers say

### 050 plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/050-plus/id432067123)

This IP phone application provides an assigned 050 number for low-cost calls to mobile and landline phones. It includes voicemail, cost-saving estimates, and contact grouping. Note that new applications are no longer being accepted.

**Highlights:** IP phone function with 050 number, Voicemail with email attachment option, Cost-saving display, Contacts list grouping, Mute, speaker, and hold functions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### note（ノート）

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note/id906581110)

A media platform for creators and their supporters. Discover new content, connect with interesting people, and share your passions. Build communities around shared interests and expand your creative network.

**Highlights:** Post your passions and thoughts, Read articles from favorite creators, Create article collections (magazines), Connect with like-minded individuals via memberships, Discover new content and creators

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ポイント100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| ポイント300 | $2.99 | one-time |
| ポイント500 | $3.99 | one-time |
| ポイント700 | $5.99 | one-time |
| ポイント1030 | $8.99 | one-time |
| ポイント2070 | $17.99 | one-time |
| ポイント3140 | $24.99 | one-time |
| ポイント5260 | $39.99 | one-time |
| ポイント10550 | $89.99 | one-time |
| ポイント21100 | $179.99 | one-time |
| ポイント31650 | $299.99 | one-time |
| ポイント52750 | $399.99 | one-time |
| ポイント105500 | $899.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 050 plus free?

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

### Is note（ノート） free?

note（ノート） is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 050 plus or note（ノート）?

note（ノート） is rated higher. 050 plus averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while note（ノート） averages 4.7 from 202 ratings.

### Do 050 plus or note（ノート） have ads?

Neither 050 plus nor note（ノート） shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 050 plus or note（ノート）?

050 plus ships an update every 3 months, and note（ノート） every 2 weeks. Most recently, 050 plus was updated on September 27, 2026 and note（ノート） on October 12, 2026.

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