# GNotes By Appest vs iNote

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | GNotes By Appest | iNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gnotes-by-appest/id569843819/reviews) | **[4.8 (295 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inote-ideas-note-and-notebook/id1479356575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **295** |
| Positive reviews | 26.1% of reviews | **90.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 10 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appest Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/434073155) | [iDaily Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364264742) |

## 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 |


### iNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inote-ideas-note-and-notebook/id1479356575)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iNote Pro · Monthly Membership | $0.49 | per month |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Special | $1.49 | per month |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Special | $13.99 | per year |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Yearly Plan | $18.49 | per year |
| iNote Cloud 50 GB Special Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| iNote Cloud 50 GB Yearly Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| iNote Reset Passcode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee for Developer | $2.99 | one-time |
| iNote Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coffee for Designer | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful organization features
- 🚀 Efficient note-taking
- 🎨 Visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Limited sync/backup options
- 🔍 Searching could be improved
- 💰 Subscription model for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Backup failures
- Rotated photos after insertion
- Lack of auto-capitalization

**Requested features**

- Markdown support
- Ability to reorder notebooks
- Improved photo/image handling
- Sync across devices
- Voice recording option


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