Comparison

GNotes By Appest vs iNote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

iNote

Capture inspiration and organize your thoughts with a robust note-taking app. Features include cloud sync, a notebook system for organization, and rich text formatting. Protect your ideas with passcode and backup options.

Highlights
  • Cloud Sync
  • Notebook System
  • Rich Text Formatting
  • Checklists
  • Passcode Protection
  • Picture Export
Features
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"iNote · ideas Note" is a powerful note-taking application with excellent experience, allowing you to record inspiration ideas at any time. The "Cloud Sync" let you write notes across multiple devices. There are not only a "notebook system" specially designed for organizing and controlling, but also a "picture layout" full of details. “Passcode” and “backup” allow you to control all your important notes. =Powerful Features= 1. Infinite Expansion: Each note can be continuously expanded at any time 2. Powerful checklist: Easily create various to-do items and plans 3. Rich text: Highlight, bold, focus, notes are more organized 4. Notebook system: Arrange and manage all your notes 5. Cloud Sync: Sync your notes across multiple devices 6. Picture Export: Beautiful picture template, share to SNS and friends 7. Eye protection mode: make your eyes more comfortable! 8. Passcode + backup: Gesture password, iCloud backup 9. More: card color, home screen icon, waiting for you to discover~ ------------------------- = About the In-App Subscription = The app includes following subscriptions: - iNote Pro · Monthly Membership - iNote Cloud 10 GB Yearly - iNote Cloud 100 GB Yearly Your subscription will be billed through your Apple ID account after purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of your billing cycle. Renewal cannot be cancelled. Privacy Policy: https://clover.ly/privacy Terms: https://m.icity.ly/tos

Screenshots

GNotes By Appest4 screens
iNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iNote at 91% against GNotes By Appest's 26%. iNote also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.1) and ratings volume (295 vs 42). GNotes By Appest's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GNotes By Appest sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and iNote sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iNote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iNote has 295 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 91% of iNote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GNotes By Appest ships an update every 3 weeks, iNote every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
GNotes By Appest versus iNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGNotes By AppestiNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (42 ratings)4.8 (295 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.1% of reviews90.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings42295 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB230 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppest LimitediDaily Corp.

Customer experience

GNotes By Appest

All ratings42 ratings
Positive21.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative73.8%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive26.1%
Neutral8.7%
Negative65.2%

iNote

All ratings295 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews116 reviews
Positive90.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.9%

Bugs and requests

GNotes By Appest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

iNote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Backup failures
  • Rotated photos after insertion
  • Lack of auto-capitalization

Requested features

7 requests
  • Markdown support
  • Ability to reorder notebooks
  • Improved photo/image handling
  • Sync across devices
  • Voice recording option
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  • Nested checklists
  • Mac app version

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GNotes By Appest

Subscriptions1
  • GNotes Pro$9.991 Year
11 purchases

iNote

Subscriptions7
  • iNote Pro · Monthly Membership7 Days trial$0.491 Month
  • iNote Cloud 10 GB Special7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • iNote Cloud 10 GB Monthly Plan7 Days trial$1.991 Month
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  • iNote Cloud 10 GB Special7 Days trial$13.991 Year
  • iNote Cloud 10 GB Yearly Plan7 Days trial$18.491 Year
  • iNote Cloud 50 GB Special Plan$59.991 Year
  • iNote Cloud 50 GB Yearly Plan$69.991 Year
One-time4
  • iNote Reset Passcode$0.99
  • Coffee for Developer$2.99
  • iNote Pro$3.99
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  • Coffee for Designer$4.99

Questions

Is GNotes By Appest free?
GNotes By Appest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iNote free?
iNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GNotes By Appest or iNote?
iNote is rated higher. GNotes By Appest averages 2.1 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while iNote averages 4.8 from 295 ratings.
Do GNotes By Appest or iNote have ads?
Neither GNotes By Appest nor iNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GNotes By Appest or iNote?
GNotes By Appest ships an update every 3 weeks, and iNote every 5 weeks. Most recently, GNotes By Appest was updated on September 18, 2026 and iNote on September 19, 2026.

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