# Note Plus Lite vs StarNote

The clearest difference is rating: StarNote at 4.6 against Note Plus Lite's 3.8. StarNote also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 50%) and ratings volume (94 vs 4). Note Plus Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and iOS requirement (4.3 vs 15.0). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StarNote sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Note Plus Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

StarNote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarNote has 94 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Note Plus Lite's written reviews are positive against 74% of StarNote's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Plus Lite | StarNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-plus-lite/id488478468/reviews) | **[4.6 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starnote-handwritten-notes/id6751570915/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **94** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **73.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 9 MB | 422 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [XCodeChina](https://appshunter.io/developer/375283596) | [Onyx International Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527846836) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Plus Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-plus-lite/id488478468)

Capture your thoughts and ideas with a digital pen on your device. This app offers a simple, colorful, and fast way to jot down notes, brainstorm, or doodle with various pen colors and note backgrounds. Easily share your creations with friends.

**Highlights:** Handwritten note-taking, Finger-based drawing, Multiple pen colors, Colorful note backgrounds, Easy erasing, One-click clear all, Note sharing

**In-app purchases:** none


### StarNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starnote-handwritten-notes/id6751570915)

This app offers a realistic pen-on-paper handwriting experience on tablets with an infinite canvas for notes and sketches. It includes advanced layering, PDF annotation, and a robust organizer for efficient digital note-taking and planning.

**Highlights:** Realistic low-latency handwriting, Infinite canvas for unlimited space, Layered design for complex projects, Deep PDF annotation and markup, Robust file management and search, Lifetime access with one-time purchase, Free templates and digital assets

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StarNote AI Trial | $0.99 | one-time |
| Templates\Stickers | $3.90 | one-time |
| Templates\Stickers | $4.49 | one-time |
| Templates\Stickers | $4.79 | one-time |
| Templates\Stickers | $5.00 | one-time |
| Templates\Stickers | $5.79 | one-time |
| StarNote Lifetime PRO | $5.99 | one-time |
| Templates\Stickers | $6.69 | one-time |
| Templates\Stickers | $6.79 | one-time |
| StarNote AI Plus | $6.99 | one-time |
| Templates\Stickers | $7.79 | one-time |
| Templates\Stickers | $8.99 | one-time |
| Templates\Stickers | $9.79 | one-time |
| Templates\Stickers | $9.99 | one-time |
| Templates\Stickers | $10.99 | one-time |
| Templates\Stickers | $11.49 | one-time |
| Templates\Stickers | $11.90 | one-time |
| Templates\Stickers | $12.99 | one-time |
| StarNote AI Pro | $22.99 | one-time |
| Templates\Stickers | $38.90 | one-time |
| Templates\Stickers | $42.90 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Plus Lite free?

Note Plus Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is StarNote free?

StarNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Note Plus Lite or StarNote?

StarNote is rated higher. Note Plus Lite averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while StarNote averages 4.6 from 94 ratings.

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