# GNotes By Appest vs Noto

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | GNotes By Appest | Noto |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gnotes-by-appest/id569843819/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noto-elegant-note/id1459055246/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.1% of reviews | **68.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 10 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appest Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/434073155) | [Soysauce Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/598496583) |

## What reviewers say

### GNotes By Appest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gnotes-by-appest/id569843819)

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.

**Highlights:** Cloud synchronization, Text, checklists, photos, voice memos, Set reminders for notes, Search functionality, Organize notes into notebooks, Lock application for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GNotes Pro | $9.99 | per year |


### Noto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noto-elegant-note/id1459055246)

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.

**Highlights:** Powerful text editing tools, Unlimited attachments (Pro), Dark mode, iCloud sync, Gesture organization, Multiple export formats, Desktop-class organization

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noto Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Noto Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Noto Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and fast
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
- 🎨 Customizable folders and colors
- 📁 Excellent organization and hierarchy
- 💻 Works well across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and sync issues
- 🔒 Limited free features, requires subscription
- 📁 Difficulty moving/organizing folders and notes
- 🖌️ Lack of font/text customization options
- 🔍 Poor search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GNotes By Appest free?

GNotes By Appest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Noto free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GNotes By Appest or Noto?

Noto is rated higher. GNotes By Appest averages 2.1 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Noto averages 4.6 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do GNotes By Appest or Noto have ads?

Neither GNotes By Appest nor Noto shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GNotes By Appest or Noto?

GNotes By Appest ships an update every 3 weeks, and Noto every 4 weeks. Most recently, GNotes By Appest was updated on September 18, 2026 and Noto on September 25, 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.*