Comparison

n+otes vs EasyNotes

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Quick note-taking
  • Private note lock
  • Ad-free experience (subscription)
  • Easy to use interface
Features
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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

About

EasyNotes

Capture your thoughts, ideas, and tasks with a versatile note-taking app. Create rich text notes, add photos, sketch, record audio, and organize everything with customizable backgrounds and widgets. Secure your information with multiple lock options and sync across devices.

Highlights
  • Rich text formatting
  • Customizable note backgrounds
  • Sticky notes widgets
  • Organization with tags and reminders
  • Gesture, password, and biometric locks
  • iCloud sync
  • Timeline view
Features
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Transform your concepts into reality with EasyNotes. Write notes, attach photos, craft a checklist, sketch ideas, record audio, capture moments, and explore more. We Can Empower You With: 1. Boost your productivity with Rich Text Notes • Make your memos stand out using bold, italic, and underlining. • Play with fonts, sizes, and colors to add structure and emphasis. • Boost readability and organization with bullet and numbered lists. • Support sharing notes as pictures, exporting to PDF, or printing. 2. Diverse and Colorful Note Background Styles • Engage in an immersive note-taking atmosphere, a whole new note-taking experience • Dive into a world of creativity with over 200 colorful note backgrounds. • Utilize background colors to classify and prioritize your notepad. • Spread the magic of these colorful notes through sharing with others or printing. • Immerse yourself in emotions, and elevate your overall note-taking experience with the vibrant notes background elements – these are the benchmarks that guide our notepad background selection. 3. Stylish Sticky Notes Widget • Instantly reach your sticky notes, memos, and checklists right from your Home Screen. • Choose from a diverse collection of 100+ stylish widget styles. • Three widget sizes: large, medium, and small, allowing you to select what suits you best. • Enjoy the convenience of accessing your important notes at a glance. 4. Get Notebook Organized • Switch between list and grid views for easy navigation. • Keep things in order with tags, reminders, and the archive feature. • Provides six notebook sorting methods to maximize the satisfaction of different usage habits • Create personalized categories for work projects, academic pursuits, personal aspirations, daily reflections, and more. 5. Express Yourself with Distinctive Emojis • Tired of plain text? Infuse your messages with emojis to vividly convey your emotions to your notes. • Discover our exclusive collection of emojis, offering hundreds of options that include all Usage scenarios for you to choose from. 6. Secure Your Notes with Lock Functions • Safeguard your notebook with multiple security layers, including gesture lock, password lock, fingerprint lock, and face ID. • You can lock a single category or lock the entire notepad category according to the usage scenario. 7. iCloud Sync • iCloud sync makes notepad data safer and fast. • Enjoy the ease of syncing notebook between your iPad and iPhone, promoting seamless collaboration and enhanced productivity. 8. Never Miss a thing with Note Reminders • Ensure you stay on top of your tasks by setting timely reminders for important notes or memos. • Add a personal touch by customizing reminder ringtones to suit your unique routine. 9. View Note in Timeline • Gain a comprehensive view of your memos, events, and ideas through an intuitive calendar timeline. Overall, whether it's for work, study, or personal use, EasyNotes is your ultimate note-taking companion. Download EasyNotes for free on iPad and iPhone and let's make note-taking an enjoyable and productive experience. Join our community of users, and together, we'll keep pushing the boundaries of innovation. If you have any issues, please mail us: Email: easynotes.ios@guloolootech.com Instagram: easynotes. official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/easynotes.official Terms of use:https://guloolootech.com/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy:https://guloolootech.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

n+otes4 screens
EasyNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: n+otes at 45K against EasyNotes's 4.2K. n+otes also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 52%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. n+otes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and EasyNotes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for n+otes against 4.6 for EasyNotes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: n+otes has 45K ratings behind it against 4.2K, 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 52% of EasyNotes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

n+otes ships an update fortnightly, EasyNotes every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 14, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
n+otes versus EasyNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametern+otesEasyNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (45K ratings) — better4.6 (4.2K ratings)
Positive reviews64.2% of reviews — better52.0% of reviews
Number of ratings45K — better4.2K
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRIEU LimitedGulooloo Tech

Customer experience

n+otes

All ratings45,283 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews436 reviews
Positive64.2%
Neutral8.9%
Negative26.8%

EasyNotes

All ratings4,117 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews429 reviews
Positive52.0%
Neutral12.4%
Negative35.7%

User reviews

n+otes

From 45K App Store ratings

What 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

EasyNotes

From 4.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Customizable notes
  • 📷 Ability to add photos
  • 🗓️ Month calendar view with reminders
  • 💻 Syncs across devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Export to PDF not working
  • 🔒 Difficult to transfer VIP status to new device
  • 🔒 Unable to access photos on Apple devices
  • 🔒 Paid features required for basic functionality
  • 🐛 Sync issues

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

EasyNotes

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Export to PDF not working
  • Sync issues
  • Picky about Apple Pencil input
  • Widget not mirroring note colors
  • Unable to access photos on Apple devices
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  • Issues with copying and pasting notes

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to create sub-folders within categories
  • Dark mode option
  • Family sharing
  • Better device sync and transfer options
  • More font and color customization options
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  • View mode to prevent keyboard/image opening during presentations

In-app purchases

4 purchases

n+otes

Subscriptions3
  • Ad-free Experience (Monthly)$0.491 Month
  • Ad-free Experience (3 Months)$0.993 Months
  • Ad-free Experience (1 Year)$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$19.99
10 purchases

EasyNotes

Subscriptions6
  • VIP - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • VIP - Yearly$7.991 Year
  • VIP - Yearly$11.491 Year
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  • VIP - Yearly$14.491 Year
  • VIP - Yearly$16.991 Year
  • VIP - Yearly3 Days trial$16.991 Year
One-time4
  • VIP - Lifetime$14.99
  • VIP - Lifetime$20.99
  • VIP - Lifetime$26.99
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  • VIP - Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is n+otes free?
n+otes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EasyNotes free?
EasyNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, n+otes or EasyNotes?
n+otes is rated higher. n+otes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while EasyNotes averages 4.6 from 4.2K ratings.
Do n+otes or EasyNotes have ads?
Both n+otes and EasyNotes show ads.
Which is updated more often, n+otes or EasyNotes?
n+otes ships an update fortnightly, and EasyNotes every 10 days. Most recently, n+otes was updated on November 14, 2026 and EasyNotes on November 14, 2026.

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