# n+otes vs Flow

The clearest difference is rating: n+otes at 4.7 against Flow's 3.3. n+otes also leads on ratings volume (45K vs 3). Flow's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. n+otes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Flow sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

n+otes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: n+otes has 45K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of n+otes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Flow's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

n+otes ships an update fortnightly, Flow every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | n+otes | Flow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/n-plus-otes/id596895960/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-rhymers-notebook/id1582612709/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RIEU Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/446267401) | [Arthur Chaloin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582612711) |

## What reviewers say

### n+otes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/n-plus-otes/id596895960)

Capture thoughts and ideas instantly with a simple interface. Secure your notes with a private lock feature.  Optional subscription removes ads and supports development.

**Highlights:** Quick note-taking, Private note lock, Ad-free experience (subscription), Easy to use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-free Experience (Monthly) | $0.49 | per month |
| Ad-free Experience (3 Months) | $0.99 | per 3 months |
| Ad-free Experience (1 Year) | $3.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient note-taking experience
- 🔒 Secure with passcode protection
- 💡 Customizable themes and backgrounds
- 👍 Great for organizing thoughts and ideas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Intrusive ads interrupting workflow
- 🔋 Concerns about battery drain
- 🔒 Lack of cross-device syncing

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Flow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flow-rhymers-notebook/id1582612709)

A minimalist notebook designed for lyricists and writers to craft their work without distractions. It offers real-time rhyme suggestions, a built-in rhyme search powered by a high-quality dictionary, and seamless synchronization across devices.

**Highlights:** Real-time rhyme suggestions, High-quality rhyme dictionary, Selection-based rhyme search, Built-in rhyme search, Cross-device synchronization, Minimalist writing interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Rhymes | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is n+otes free?

n+otes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, n+otes or Flow?

n+otes is rated higher. n+otes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while Flow averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do n+otes or Flow have ads?

n+otes shows ads; Flow does not.

### Which is updated more often, n+otes or Flow?

n+otes ships an update fortnightly, and Flow every 10 days. Most recently, n+otes was updated on September 26, 2026 and Flow on June 4, 2026.

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