Comparison

Notes+ vs HieroNote

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

HieroNote

Features
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HieroNote - Hierarchical Outliner A next-generation note app that organizes your thoughts. Visually organize information with hierarchical structure and manage complex ideas simply. 【Key Features】 ■ Hierarchical Tree Structure Organize ideas with parent-child relationships. Create deep hierarchies freely. ■ Intuitive Controls ・Drag & drop to reorder ・Swipe left/right to indent/outdent ・Tap to edit details ■ Image Attachments & Slideshow Attach photos and screenshots to nodes. View multiple images as a slideshow with auto-play support. ■ Music Player Attach and play MP3, M4A, and WAV files. Organize audio files in child nodes to create your own playlists. ■ Auto-Save Edits are automatically saved. No worries about data loss. ■ Undo/Redo Support Made a mistake? No problem. Undo anytime. ■ Multiple Note Management Create and manage multiple notes for different purposes. ■ iCloud Sync Sync your notes across multiple devices. 【Recommended For】 ・Those who want to organize ideas hierarchically ・Those who want to manage project tasks ・Those who want to create reading notes or study notes ・Those who want to create outlines like mind maps ・Those who want to structure meeting notes ・Those who want to organize and play music files 【How to Use】 1. Tap "+" to add a new node 2. Drag to reorder 3. Drag left/right to adjust indentation 4. Tap to edit details 5. Long press for move/delete menu 【Features】 ・Simple and intuitive UI ・Lightweight performance ・Privacy-focused (data stored on device or iCloud) ・Ad-free With simple and intuitive controls, structure your thoughts freely. Start a new experience in information organization with HieroNote.

Screenshots

Notes+4 screens
HieroNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HieroNote at none against Notes+'s 1. Notes+'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. HieroNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes+ ships an update every 11 days, HieroNote every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Notes+ versus HieroNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes+HieroNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB15 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHeavenbrook Software Inc.KeiK LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notes+

One-time1
  • xNote Upgrade$0.99
None

HieroNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notes+ free?
Notes+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HieroNote free?
HieroNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Notes+ or HieroNote have ads?
Neither Notes+ nor HieroNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notes+ or HieroNote?
Notes+ ships an update every 11 days, and HieroNote every 8 days. Most recently, Notes+ was updated on October 9, 2026 and HieroNote on October 13, 2026.

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