# n+otes vs MyNotePad

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyNotePad at none against n+otes's 4. MyNotePad also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 64%). n+otes's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (45K vs 1.6K). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. n+otes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. MyNotePad asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for n+otes against 4.7 for MyNotePad. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: n+otes has 45K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of n+otes's written reviews are positive against 83% of MyNotePad's.

n+otes ships an update fortnightly, MyNotePad every 13 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | n+otes | MyNotePad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/n-plus-otes/id596895960/reviews) | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynotepad/id629786721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **82.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RIEU Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/446267401) | [Daniel Amitay](https://appshunter.io/developer/356087517) |

## 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


### MyNotePad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynotepad/id629786721)

This app offers a streamlined note-taking experience with intuitive gestures. Customize your notes with different fonts and paper styles, and easily navigate between them. It's designed for simplicity and on-the-go use.

**Highlights:** Gesture-based navigation, Pinch-to-zoom for font size, Customizable fonts, Customizable paper styles, Easy page turning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful app
- 👍 Easy to customize
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Clean and minimalist design
- 👍 Great for note-taking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Note deletion issues
- 🔒 Lack of backup/sync options
- 🔒 No passcode/security feature
- 🐛 Keyboard issues with dark mode
- 🐛 Spell check problems

**Reported bugs**

- Note deletion issues
- Keyboard issues with dark mode
- Spell check problems
- Compatibility issues with new iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to organize notes into folders
- Support for formatting (bold, italic, underline)
- Backup and sync options
- Passcode/security feature
- Improved spell check


## Frequently asked questions

### Is n+otes free?

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

### Is MyNotePad free?

MyNotePad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

n+otes and MyNotePad are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 45K and 1.6K ratings respectively.

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

n+otes shows ads; MyNotePad does not.

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

n+otes ships an update fortnightly, and MyNotePad every 13 months. Most recently, n+otes was updated on September 26, 2026 and MyNotePad on September 26, 2026.

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