Comparison

iNotePad PRO vs bNotes 速記

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

Head to head
About

iNotePad PRO

This powerful word processor transforms your device into a professional typewriter. It allows you to create, edit, and share documents in various formats, including RTF, TXT, and HTML. Dictate text using speech-to-text functionality and manage an unlimited number of documents.

Highlights
  • Rich text editing
  • RTF, TXT, HTML file support
  • Speech-to-text dictation
  • Document export and sharing
  • Unlimited document archiving
  • Import various file formats
  • Automatic indentation and formatting
Features
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"iNotePad PRO" is a powerful word processor ("rich text editor") that will transform your device in a professional typewriter. "iNotePad PRO" was designed to load RTF, TXT, HTML files, edit them and save the modified document. Useful for journalists, students, writers, office work, for reports, to take fast notes, etc... "iNotePad PRO" can share the written documents using remote storage and sharing systems (e.g. cloud systems, using "Open In"). Using the export to HTML and share function you can also use "iNotePad PRO" to create simple web pages (rich text web pages). Also, by pressing the "Speech To Text" button on the keyboard (devices compatible with "Siri") you can dictate text to be written ... "Speech To Text" will insert for You the dictated text in the document, at the position where the cursor is displayed. Turn your device in a typewriter that can be used sitting on the couch at home, at work or during a trip. Features: - "iNotePad PRO" + "Speech To Text": dictate the text to be written and "Speech To Text" will write automatically for You the dictated text in the document - Intuitive interface: start the program, and in a few seconds you're already writing - Automatic Indentation - AutoFormat Lists - Highlighting text (infinite numbers of colors) - Coloring of text (infinite numbers of colors) - Indentation of the text: left, center, right, justified - Lots of available fonts (all fonts supported by the device) - Bold, Italic, Underline - Font Size - Undo and redo - Export and share the written document using the HTML, RTF, TXT file formats with the ability to send them via email - Sharing files between iPad and iPhone - Sharing remote documents: share your written documents with colleagues or friends far away or work together with Your friends on a cloud system shared document - Ability to convert the rich text into a simple text format and save it in a .TXT file - Automatic counter for the number of the characters written in the document Management for the documents stored in the "iNotePad PRO" Archive": - DOC, RTF, TXT filters to search by type the documents saved in the archive - Creation date and alphabetical sorting documents visualization - Archiving an infinite number of documents and document management: load, edit, save, duplicate, delete, archive, share, etc.. - Import for RTF, TXT, HTML documents via file sharing, copy/paste, Open In, email attachments, etc.. (with the ability to modify them once imported) COPY / PASTE: - Select and copy web pages (or parts of them) using Safari and paste them in the "iNotePad PRO" rich text area (this feature is also compatible with other installed apps like rtfManager, documentsManager, sheetsManager, presentationsManager, megaDownloader Web Browser, secretReader, secret Notes HD, iNotePad, etc…) Import RTF, TXT, HTML, MS Office e iWork documents: Using rtfManager, documentsManager, sheetsManager, presentationsManager, megaDownloader Web Browser and the copy/paste feature of "iNotePad PRO" You can import the RTF, TXT, HTML, MS Office, iWork documents or parts of the documents in the "iNotePad PRO" rich text area, modify and save or export them in the HTML file format Sharing (IN/OUT) documents with: - Dropbox (remote storage systems, cloud) - Open In - iTunes File Sharing - email attachments Display: - Retina display supported "iNotePad PRO" + "Speech To Text": - Write speaking, without using the keyboard Supported device orientations: - Portrait and Landscape (iPad version) Print: - AirPrint App type: - UNIVERSAL APP (you pay only once and runs on all Your devices) Documentation (HTML -> RTF): http://www.ngcybit.it/iTunesApp/inotepad-pro/html-to-rtf-using-cloudconvert.html

About

bNotes 速記

A straightforward note-taking app for quickly capturing thoughts and organizing information. It offers photo snapping and daily motivational advice without any ads or in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Swift thought capture
  • Photo snapping
  • Organize vital information
  • Daily advice
  • Motivational quotes
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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No Ads, No in-app charges, No monthly fees. bNotes (briefNotes) stands as a simplistic note-taking application. It facilitates the swift capture of your thoughts, allows photo snaps, and aids in organizing vital daily information. Our app prides itself on its directness and efficiency, enabling users to focus on their priorities without any unnecessary complexities. Furthermore, upon opening the app, users receive practical 'Daily Advice' for smoother navigation throughout the day, alongside motivational quotes to keep spirits high. Embrace the new, enjoyable note-taking experience by downloading bNotes today!

Screenshots

iNotePad PRO4 screens
bNotes 速記4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: bNotes 速記 at Free against iNotePad PRO's $0.99. bNotes 速記 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 39 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

bNotes 速記 is free to download; iNotePad PRO costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

bNotes 速記 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNotePad PRO ships an update every 39 months, bNotes 速記 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iNotePad PRO versus bNotes 速記: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNotePad PRObNotes 速記
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca NataliniJames Chang

Customer experience

iNotePad PRO

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

bNotes 速記

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iNotePad PRO

No in-app purchases

None

bNotes 速記

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iNotePad PRO free?
iNotePad PRO costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is bNotes 速記 free?
bNotes 速記 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iNotePad PRO or bNotes 速記?
bNotes 速記 is rated higher. iNotePad PRO averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while bNotes 速記 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do iNotePad PRO or bNotes 速記 have ads?
Neither iNotePad PRO nor bNotes 速記 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNotePad PRO or bNotes 速記?
iNotePad PRO ships an update every 39 months, and bNotes 速記 fortnightly. Most recently, iNotePad PRO was updated on September 7, 2026 and bNotes 速記 on October 2, 2026.

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