Comparison

n+otes vs Rokswood Access

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

Rokswood Access

Features
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Rokswood Access Control is a seamless solution for managing visitor entry in estates and gated communities. Designed for security and convenience, the app enables residents and estate managers to verify, approve, and authorize guests in real time. Visitors receive smart notifications for easy access, ensuring a smooth and secure experience. Key Features: Visitor Verification – Authenticate guests before entry Approval & Authorization – Control who enters your community Smart Notifications – Instantly notify visitors of approval status Secure Access Control – Enhance security with digital access management Upgrade your estate’s security and convenience with Rokswood Access Control today!

Screenshots

n+otes4 screens
Rokswood Access4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rokswood Access at none against n+otes's 4. Rokswood Access also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). n+otes's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price and iOS requirement 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. Rokswood Access asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

n+otes ships an update fortnightly, Rokswood Access every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
n+otes versus Rokswood Access: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametern+otesRokswood Access
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (45K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings45K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRIEU LimitedRokswood Efabshop Limited

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

Rokswood Access

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Rokswood Access

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is n+otes free?
n+otes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rokswood Access free?
Rokswood Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do n+otes or Rokswood Access have ads?
n+otes shows ads; Rokswood Access does not.
Which is updated more often, n+otes or Rokswood Access?
n+otes ships an update fortnightly, and Rokswood Access every 4 days. Most recently, n+otes was updated on November 7, 2026 and Rokswood Access on October 30, 2026.

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