# MetaMoJi Note vs Noteshelf

The clearest difference is price: Noteshelf at Free against MetaMoJi Note's $7.99. Noteshelf also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). MetaMoJi Note's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 57%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Noteshelf is free to download; MetaMoJi Note costs $7.99 up front. MetaMoJi Note sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Noteshelf sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Noteshelf holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noteshelf has 7.3K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of MetaMoJi Note's written reviews are positive against 57% of Noteshelf's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MetaMoJi Note ships an update every 2 months, Noteshelf every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MetaMoJi Note | Noteshelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.4 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metamoji-note/id557121061/reviews) | **[4.5 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteshelf-ai-notes-and-pdf/id6458735203/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **7.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.1% of reviews** | 56.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 100 MB | 591 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MetaMoJi Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/449808118) | [Fluid Touch Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318004740) |

## What reviewers say

### MetaMoJi Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metamoji-note/id557121061)

This app serves as a versatile note-taking and digital sketchbook, allowing users to capture ideas through writing, drawing, and voice memos. It also functions as a PDF annotation tool and digital scrapbook, supporting various pen styles and document import options.

**Highlights:** Advanced handwriting recognition, PDF and Office document annotation, High-resolution sketchbook with diverse pens, Voice memo recording and tagging, Cloud sync and storage, Password protection for notes

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MetaMoJi Gold Service (1 month) | $4.99 | one-time |
| MetaMoJi Gold Service (12 months) | $29.99 | one-time |


### Noteshelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteshelf-ai-notes-and-pdf/id6458735203)

This app offers a comprehensive note-taking experience with natural handwriting, AI summarization, and PDF annotation. It's designed for students, professionals, and journalers, providing tools for organization, planning, and creative expression across multiple Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Natural handwriting with Apple Pencil support, AI-powered summarization and explanation, PDF and document annotation, Audio recording alongside notes, Extensive digital planner and journal templates, Handwriting to text conversion, Cross-device iCloud sync

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noteshelf 3 Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Noteshelf3 Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Noteshelf3 Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Noteshelf 3 Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf 3 Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium for Noteshelf 2 users | $9.99 | one-time |
| Noteshelf 3 Premium - Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth handwriting experience
- 📚 Versatile note-taking features
- 🎨 Customizable templates and covers
- 🔍 Accurate handwriting recognition
- 💻 Seamless integration across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔄 Sync issues between devices
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data security
- 🔍 Unreliable search functionality
- 🔧 Buggy or missing features from previous versions

**Reported bugs**

- Notebooks failing to open or sync correctly
- Handwriting recognition not working as expected
- Imported PDFs losing formatting or functionality
- Unexpected loss of data or notes
- Compatibility issues with older devices or operating systems

**Requested features**

- Add ability to create folders within notebooks
- Improve page organization and navigation
- Implement a more intuitive color picker and pen customization
- Introduce a history/undo feature for linked pages
- Add support for custom stickers and templates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MetaMoJi Note free?

MetaMoJi Note costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Noteshelf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MetaMoJi Note or Noteshelf?

Noteshelf is rated higher. MetaMoJi Note averages 3.4 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Noteshelf averages 4.5 from 7.3K ratings.

### Do MetaMoJi Note or Noteshelf have ads?

Neither MetaMoJi Note nor Noteshelf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MetaMoJi Note or Noteshelf?

MetaMoJi Note ships an update every 2 months, and Noteshelf every 2 days. Most recently, MetaMoJi Note was updated on November 13, 2026 and Noteshelf on November 14, 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.*