# LessonNote vs Lessonotes

The clearest difference is price: LessonNote at Free against Lessonotes's $0.99. LessonNote also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Lessonotes's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On update cadence, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

LessonNote is free to download; Lessonotes costs $0.99 up front. LessonNote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per 3 months and Lessonotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LessonNote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LessonNote has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

LessonNote ships an update monthly, Lessonotes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LessonNote | Lessonotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lessonnote/id507466065/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lessonotes/id6444657531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 425 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lesson Study Alliance](https://appshunter.io/developer/507466068) | [Adeyemi Salau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618952741) |

## What reviewers say

### LessonNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lessonnote/id507466065)

This tool helps educators document classroom lessons by tracking student interactions, capturing notes, and recording time spent in various learning modalities. It facilitates data-driven conversations to improve teaching and learning outcomes.

**Highlights:** Track student interactions and conversation duration, Record handwritten notes and observations, Capture photos of student work, Measure time spent in different learning modalities, Review data for student-focused discussions, Ideal for peer observation and coaching

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Months of Pro | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months of Pro | $44.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Pro | $64.99 | per year |
| 6-month LessonNote Pro subscription | $89.99 | one-time |
| 1-year LessonNote Pro subscription | $149.99 | one-time |
| 2-year LessonNote Pro subscription | $249.99 | one-time |


### Lessonotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lessonotes/id6444657531)

Access and download free, pre-made lesson plans designed for educators. This application provides a convenient way for teachers to find and utilize teaching resources.

**Highlights:** Access pre-prepared lesson plans, Downloadable resources, Free to use, Teacher-focused

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RemoveAds | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LessonNote free?

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

### Is Lessonotes free?

Lessonotes costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LessonNote or Lessonotes?

LessonNote is rated higher. LessonNote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Lessonotes averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do LessonNote or Lessonotes have ads?

Lessonotes shows ads; LessonNote does not.

### Which is updated more often, LessonNote or Lessonotes?

LessonNote ships an update monthly, and Lessonotes every 3 weeks. Most recently, LessonNote was updated on September 13, 2026 and Lessonotes on June 1, 2026.

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