Comparison

Notes+ vs DoNotes

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

Head to head
About

Notes+

This app allows users to create and manage various types of notes, including text, handwriting, and tables. It also functions as a file manager with features like folder organization, cloud storage integration, and file transfer capabilities.

Highlights
  • Text and handwriting notes
  • Table notes with PDF export
  • Folder tree structure
  • Cloud storage integration (Dropbox)
  • File transfer (Bluetooth, HTTP Share)
  • Zip and unzip functionality
  • Password protection
Features
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xNotes, My Personal Documents, Diary. 1. Text notes. 2. Handwriting notes, support Apple Pencil and pressure touch. 3. Table notes, export to pdf. 4. Camera pictures and movies. 5. Photo Album pictures and movies. 6. Folder tree structures. 7. Folder view and file view on both columns. 8. Drag and drop to move file to folder. 9. Image crop, resize, rotate. 10. Zip and unzip, including sub-folders, easy to backup and restore. 11. HTTP Share. 12. Private password. 13. Support Dropbox download/upload. 14. Support Bookmarklet, save web pages from Safari to this app. 15. Support jpg, jpeg, bmp, bmpf, ico, cur, xbm, gif, tif, tiff, png, mp4, mpg, mov, m4v 16. Can open zip, htm, html, pdf, xml, txt, docx, xlsx, pptx, doc, xls, ppt 17. Play audio/video files in current folder continuously or repeatedly 18. Save web page to local, including embed images. 19. Bluetooth transfer between devices. 20. Pinch on file or folder list to zoom in and out. 21. Image pasteboard support. 22. Integrated forum to discuss questions. 23. Checklist 24. Reminder 25. Chat with friends and group 26. Share files with friends and group by drag and drop.

About

DoNotes

Features
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Digital Notes Writer changes the way you organize and save your thoughts. Built for fast privacy and productivity, AI note taker gives you a powerful digital writing space where every note stays safe, searchable, and ready whenever you need it. Powerful Note-Taking Made Simple Write, type, or draw. Note taking app works the way you want. Use templates to create notes quickly and organize your ideas with folders and tags. Add text, sketches, or images to your notes and create checklists for tasks and reminders. Everything you capture is instantly searchable, so you always find what you need. Security You Can Trust Your notes are private and secure. With advanced encryption, app lock, and secure cloud sync, your personal and professional information stays safe. Only you can access your notes. Organize & Access Notes Effortlessly Organize your notes with smart folders, favorites, and tags. Browse your history, pin important notes, and quickly jump to the content that matters most. Digital Notes Writer ensures your workflow stays smooth and clutter-free. Sync & Backup Across Devices No need to worry about losing your notes anymore. Our ai note taker app's automatic cloud sync keeps your data up to date across iPhone, iPad, and other supported devices. Back up your notes and restore them anytime, anywhere. Boost Productivity From brainstorming ideas to planning projects, ai note taker is specifically designed to help you stay focused. Attach documents, highlight important points, and use checklists to track tasks. Perfect For Everyone ― Students taking study notes or preparing for exams. ― Professionals managing projects, meetings, and to-do lists ― Writers, creatives, and anyone who gets ideas on the go. Note: STEP 1: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. STEP 2: Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Automatic renewals will cost the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. STEP 3: You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Read our terms of service and Privacy Policy for more information. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/vybe-tech/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/vybe-tech/home

Screenshots

Notes+4 screens
DoNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Notes+ at every 11 days against DoNotes's every 2 months. Notes+ also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Notes+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DoNotes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes+ ships an update every 11 days, DoNotes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Notes+ versus DoNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes+DoNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHeavenbrook Software Inc.Vybe Tech

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notes+

One-time1
  • xNote Upgrade$0.99
4 purchases

DoNotes

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$39.99

Questions

Is Notes+ free?
Notes+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DoNotes free?
DoNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Notes+ or DoNotes have ads?
Neither Notes+ nor DoNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notes+ or DoNotes?
Notes+ ships an update every 11 days, and DoNotes every 2 months. Most recently, Notes+ was updated on September 22, 2026 and DoNotes on September 13, 2026.

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