# PocketJot vs MyNote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyNote at 80% against PocketJot's 42%. MyNote also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). PocketJot's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

MyNote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 54 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of PocketJot's written reviews are positive against 80% of MyNote's.

PocketJot ships an update every 2 months, MyNote monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PocketJot | MyNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketjot-handwritten-notes/id516320463/reviews) | **[4.8 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynote-simple-note-app/id1180495465/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 50 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iStArtApp](https://appshunter.io/developer/370032188) | [fumio ueda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126481824) |

## What reviewers say

### PocketJot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketjot-handwritten-notes/id516320463)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a portable notebook for quick, fun note-taking. Draw with your finger or Apple Pencil, organize notes into sections, and set reminders. Share and sync notes across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Handwritten note-taking, Apple Pencil support, Note organization by sections, Drag and drop note reordering, Programmable alarms, iCloud synchronization, PDF export and email sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PocketJot version upgrade | $5.99 | one-time |


### MyNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynote-simple-note-app/id1180495465)

This app allows users to quickly jot down ideas, schedules, and checklists. It features intuitive text resizing, automatic column expansion, and the ability to create a table of contents for easy navigation. Users can also easily copy, paste, email, and print their notes.

**Highlights:** Instant text size change via pinch, Automatic column height expansion, Table of contents creation, Copy and paste functionality, Email and print notes, Page scrolling and turning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PocketJot free?

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

### Is MyNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PocketJot or MyNote?

MyNote is rated higher. PocketJot averages 4.4 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while MyNote averages 4.8 from 54 ratings.

### Do PocketJot or MyNote have ads?

MyNote shows ads; PocketJot does not.

### Which is updated more often, PocketJot or MyNote?

PocketJot ships an update every 2 months, and MyNote monthly. Most recently, PocketJot was updated on October 5, 2026 and MyNote on October 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*