GNotes By Appest vs Noto
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GNotes By Appest
This app provides a straightforward way to jot down thoughts, record inspirations, and manage tasks across multiple devices. It supports various content types and offers organization tools, with an option to enhance functionality through a premium subscription.
- Cloud synchronization
- Text, checklists, photos, voice memos
- Set reminders for notes
- Search functionality
- Organize notes into notebooks
- Lock application for privacy
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GNotes is a simple and clear note app. Gnotes is designed for you to take notes, keep a diary, capture inspirations, create shopping lists etc. on both mobile and web. Key features of GNotes: - Cloud synchronization, ensuring your data security and allowing you to access your notes anywhere. - Text, checklists, photos, images, voice memos are all available in GNotes. - “Reminders” can be set for notes. - “Search” can help you find the exact info in GNotes. - Create notebooks to organize your notes. GNotes is free but you can also upgrade to Pro account for full access of premium features. Pro Features: - Sync with GNotes from all devices anytime and anywhere. - Upload and synchronise full-size pictures. - Lock the entire application to protect your privacy. - Get reminded for important things. - Choose your style and start a new day with a new look. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel a subscription during the active period. Manage your subscriptions in the Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://gnotes.me/about/privacy Term of Use: https://gnotes.me/about/tos Learn more: www.gnotes.me
Noto
A modern writing and note-taking application offering powerful text editing tools and extensive organization features. It supports unlimited attachments and various export formats, with optional Pro features for enhanced functionality. Syncs seamlessly across devices.
- Powerful text editing tools
- Unlimited attachments (Pro)
- Dark mode
- iCloud sync
- Gesture organization
- Multiple export formats
- Desktop-class organization
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Features: - Powerful text editing tools - Bold / Italic / Underline / Strikethrough / Highlight - Number list / Bullet list / Check list - Unlimited attachments (Pro): - Image / Video / Scan / Drawing / File - Table / Block quote / Code / Math Equation - Dark mode - iCloud sync - Organize with gesture - Export to HTML, Markdown, PDF, & JPG - Lock notes (Pro) - Desktop class organization - Drag to reorder your list and paragraph - Drag to organize your notes - Rapid multi select Noto is free to use, including iCloud Sync support. Unlock Noto Pro to enable all features including * Attachments * Note lock * Export * Support future Noto development Terms and Conditions: https://noto.ink/terms Privacy Policy: https://noto.ink/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Noto at 4.6 against GNotes By Appest's 2.1. Noto also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 26%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 42). GNotes By Appest's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. GNotes By Appest sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Noto sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Noto holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noto has 1.3K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of GNotes By Appest's written reviews are positive against 68% of Noto's.
GNotes By Appest ships an update every 3 weeks, Noto every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GNotes By Appest | Noto |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (42 ratings) | 4.6 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.1% of reviews | 68.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 42 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Appest Limited | Soysauce Lab |
Customer experience
GNotes By Appest
Noto
Bugs and requests
GNotes By Appest
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Noto
Reported bugs
4 issues- Syncing issues between devices
- Folders and notes disappearing after updates
- Crashes when trying to access certain folders
- Widgets not displaying note content properly
Requested features
6 requests- Add tags or keywords for better organization
- Improve table editing and formatting
- Implement better export options (PDF, HTML, etc.)
- Add support for Apple Pencil and handwriting
- Integrate calendar and reminder features
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- Allow custom backgrounds and themes
In-app purchases
GNotes By Appest
- GNotes Pro$9.991 Year
Noto
- Noto Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Noto Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Noto Lifetime$24.99
