Notes+ vs ArchiveShelf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
ArchiveShelf
Effortlessly catalog your belongings, from personal collections to home assets. Track details, add photos, store receipts, and manage warranties. Visualize your inventory value and generate reports for insurance purposes.
- Detailed asset tracking
- Visual inventory with multiple photos
- Receipt and warranty management
- Lending tracker
- Smart inventory insights
- Insurance-ready PDF reports
- Barcode scanning
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ArchiveShelf is the clean, visual home inventory and asset tracker designed to keep your physical belongings organized, documented, and protected. Stop losing track of what you own, where it is stored, or when warranties expire. ArchiveShelf keeps your entire home inventory private, secure, and right on your device. ORGANIZED ROOM BY ROOM & BOX BY BOX • Create custom folders for rooms, shelves, moving boxes, storage bins, or collections. • Add detailed items with product names, serial numbers, brands, models, purchase dates, prices, and locations. • Multi-Photo Documentation: Take multiple photos per item to document condition, accessories, and serial plates. • QR Codes & NFC Tags: Generate and print scannable QR labels for boxes or shelves. Tap physical NFC tags to instantly pull up folder contents. AUTOMATIC LOCAL BACKUPS & EXPORTS • Automatic Snapshots: ArchiveShelf can automatically back up your entire database on a daily, weekly, or monthly schedule. • Multiple Formats: Export your data anytime as CSV spreadsheets or comprehensive backup files for safe keeping. • Quick Restoration: Restore your collection effortlessly whenever you switch devices. PROTECT RECEIPTS & WARRANTIES • Built-in Document Scanner: Capture purchase receipts, invoices, and warranty cards directly into the app. • Warranty Expiry Tracking: Get automatic notifications before return windows and warranty coverages expire. • Custom Statuses: Mark items as Stored, In Use, Lent Out, Sold, or Maintenance Needed. SMART PACKING & MOVING LISTS • Pack items into moving boxes and print QR code labels for quick unpacking. • Know exactly what is inside every sealed storage tub without opening it. • Calculate total valuations for insurance or estate planning. DEEP INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS • Visual Dashboard: View total collection value, category distribution, and item counts at a glance. • Professional PDF & CSV Export: Generate insurance-ready inventory summaries or export full spreadsheets with one tap. PRIVATE & SECURE BY DEFAULT • 100% On-Device Privacy: Your data is stored locally in your device's high-performance database. • No Mandatory Accounts: No third-party servers, tracking, or account creation required. • Optional Cloud Sync: Seamlessly sync across your personal devices via Apple's secure private cloud. ArchiveShelf Premium One-time lifetime purchase. Never any subscriptions. • Unlimited items, folders, and photos • Comprehensive PDF report export • Unlimited receipt scanning and custom fields Download ArchiveShelf today and bring clarity to your home and belongings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ArchiveShelf at 4.6 against Notes+'s 3.9. ArchiveShelf also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 50%). Notes+'s advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Notes+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ArchiveShelf sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ArchiveShelf holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Notes+'s written reviews are positive against 83% of ArchiveShelf's.
Notes+ ships an update every 11 days, ArchiveShelf weekly. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.
| Parameter | Notes+ | ArchiveShelf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (16 ratings) | 4.6 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Heavenbrook Software Inc. | Bryan Jeffrey Martin |
Customer experience
Notes+
ArchiveShelf
In-app purchases
Notes+
- xNote Upgrade$0.99
ArchiveShelf
- Premium$14.99









