# abcNotes vs Notezilla

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notezilla at none against abcNotes's 1. Notezilla also leads on ads (none vs shown). abcNotes's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 73) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. abcNotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Notezilla asks for nothing beyond the download.

abcNotes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: abcNotes has 2.9K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 77% and 77% positive.

abcNotes ships an update every 2 weeks, Notezilla monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | abcNotes | Notezilla |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abcnotes-sticky-note-madness/id504756763/reviews)** | [4.4 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notezilla-notes-and-reminders/id964449712/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 73 |
| Positive reviews | **77.0% of reviews** | 76.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ALSEDI Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/331879616) | [Gautam Jain](https://appshunter.io/developer/964449711) |

## What reviewers say

### abcNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abcnotes-sticky-note-madness/id504756763)

Create realistic, customizable sticky notes and to-do lists on your iOS device. Organize shopping lists, class notes, and projects with a variety of backgrounds and skins. Share and sync your notes across devices.

**Highlights:** Realistic sticky note appearance, Customizable skins and backgrounds, Virtual desktops for organization, Scale, rotate, and drag notes, Email and sync notes, Save notes as images

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all features | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Visually appealing
- 💡 Customizable notes
- 🚀 Convenient for quick notes
- 👍 Helpful for organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💸 Expensive for full version
- 🔍 Difficult to search/find notes
- 🔍 Limited note editing options
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Notes randomly deleted
- Checklist feature not working
- Sync issues between iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Add date/time stamp to notes
- Ability to write notes with Apple Pencil
- Option to set reminders/alarms for notes
- Improved search and organization tools
- More customization options for note styles


### Notezilla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notezilla-notes-and-reminders/id964449712)

Capture thoughts, create to-do lists, and set reminders with colorful sticky notes. Enhance your notes with images and handwritten drawings. Organize and secure your information with tags and password protection.

**Highlights:** Colorful sticky notes, Checklist creation, Reminder alarms, Attach pictures, Handwritten notes & drawings, Note search & tagging, Home screen widgets, Password protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is abcNotes free?

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

### Is Notezilla free?

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

### Which has better reviews, abcNotes or Notezilla?

abcNotes is rated higher. abcNotes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Notezilla averages 4.4 from 73 ratings.

### Do abcNotes or Notezilla have ads?

abcNotes shows ads; Notezilla does not.

### Which is updated more often, abcNotes or Notezilla?

abcNotes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Notezilla monthly. Most recently, abcNotes was updated on September 22, 2026 and Notezilla on September 21, 2026.

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