n+otes vs FlickType
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
n+otes
Capture thoughts and ideas instantly with a simple interface. Secure your notes with a private lock feature. Optional subscription removes ads and supports development.
- Quick note-taking
- Private note lock
- Ad-free experience (subscription)
- Easy to use interface
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Great for those quick notes! Just tap the + button and start typing! Subscribe for the Ad-free Experience: To support further development and maintenance of the app, we have a small subscription so you can use the app without advertising: A monthly, 3-monthly or yearly purchase will be applied to your iTunes account on confirmation. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered will be forfeited if you cancel a subscription. Terms: http://rieu.co.nz/terms.html Privacy Policy: http://rieu.co.nz/privacy.html
FlickType
This app offers a faster and more intuitive typing experience for your smartwatch. It utilizes a unique algorithm for word prediction and supports quick punctuation and easy editing with the digital crown. Enjoy fluid and fun typing with customizable options.
- Swipe typing
- Smart auto-correct
- Digital Crown editing
- Fast punctuation
- Customization options
- Emoji support
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The fastest Apple Watch keyboard, now better than ever. With powerful Auto-Correct, Swipe Typing, customization features, and more, FlickType will change the way you use your Apple Watch. SURPRISINGLY SMART. Don't slow down or try to be accurate. Just tap where it feels right and FlickType's unique algorithm will find the correct word from the pattern of your taps. FAST PUNCTUATION Double space to add a period. EASY EDITS Use the Digital Crown to change words, punctuation, or emoji. FAST, EASY & FUN. FlickType keyboard users type up to three times faster compared to the standard keyboard, Scribble, or even dictation after edits. Emoji, text shortcuts, and deep customization options make typing fluid and fun, just as it should be — even on your Apple Watch! NOTE: Currently only English is supported.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: n+otes at 4.7 against FlickType's 4.0. n+otes also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 39%) and ratings volume (45K vs 12K). FlickType's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. n+otes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and FlickType sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
n+otes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45K and 12K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of n+otes's written reviews are positive against 39% of FlickType's.
n+otes ships an update fortnightly, FlickType every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | n+otes | FlickType |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (45K ratings) — better | 4.0 (12K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.1% of reviews — better | 38.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 45K — better | 12K |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RIEU Limited | Kpaw, LLC |
Customer experience
n+otes
FlickType
User reviews
n+otes
From 45K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient note-taking experience
- 🔒 Secure with passcode protection
- 💡 Customizable themes and backgrounds
- 👍 Great for organizing thoughts and ideas
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Intrusive ads interrupting workflow
- 🔋 Concerns about battery drain
- 🔒 Lack of cross-device syncing
FlickType
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Efficient keyboard
- 👍 Convenient for Apple Watch
- 🔥 Impressive accuracy
- 💡 Useful alternative to default options
Room to improve
- 🐛 Compatibility issues
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔒 Limited functionality without paying
- 🤔 Confusing free vs paid aspects
Bugs and requests
n+otes
Reported bugs
4 issues- Notes disappearing or getting lost
- Inability to delete notes on Apple Watch
- Scrolling issues and text freezing at the bottom
- Inconsistent behavior after updates
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to sync notes across devices
- More font and formatting options
- Folder or category organization
- Voice-to-text functionality
- Ability to insert images and attachments
FlickType
Reported bugs
3 issues- Keyboard not showing up in some apps
- Inconsistent performance, app crashes
- Issues with autocorrect/predictive text
Requested features
4 requests- Integration with more apps beyond iMessage
- Customization options for keyboard size/layout
- Ability to add words to dictionary
- Easier access to numbers/symbols
In-app purchases
n+otes
- Ad-free Experience (Monthly)$0.491 Month
- Ad-free Experience (3 Months)$0.993 Months
- Ad-free Experience (1 Year)$3.991 Year
- Remove Ads$19.99
FlickType
- FlickType Premium2 variants$7.99
