Comparison

n+otes vs NoteFly

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

NoteFly

Effortlessly transform voice recordings, documents, and ideas into organized, searchable notes using AI. Features include audio transcription, document scanning, AI chat for note querying, translation, and automatic summarization. Ideal for students and professionals seeking enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Voice to text transcription
  • Document scanning to text
  • AI chat with notes
  • Note summarization
  • Translation and sharing
  • Flashcards and quizzes
  • Note organization and search
Features
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**NoteFly - AI Note Recorder: Concise & Feature-Focused** AI Notes – Turn Voice, Docs & Ideas into Smart Notes Capture everything in one place. Use your voice, camera, or keyboard to create searchable, organized notes powered by AI. **Key Features:** - Voice to Text: Instantly transcribe audio into editable notes - Scan & Snap: Convert whiteboards and documents into smart text - AI Chat with Notes: Ask your notes anything and get instant answers - Translate & Share: Share notes in multiple languages - Summarize: Auto-generate meeting minutes & summaries in Markdown - Flashcards & Quizzes: Learn better with AI-powered study tools - Organize Effortlessly: Tag, search, and group notes by topic - Free Trial: Start with 3 free notes; upgrade to unlimited with subscription. AI Notes is perfect for students, professionals, and lifelong learners. **Terms of Use:** By using AI Speech & Translation Text, you agree to our Terms of Use: https://black-knight-studio.web.app/tos For support or feedback, please contact us at mailnamnv@gmail.com.

Screenshots

n+otes4 screens
NoteFly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: n+otes at 45K against NoteFly's 1. n+otes also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). NoteFly's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, 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

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 NoteFly sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NoteFly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: n+otes has 45K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

n+otes ships an update fortnightly, NoteFly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
n+otes versus NoteFly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametern+otesNoteFly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (45K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings45K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRIEU LimitedNam Nguyen

Customer experience

n+otes

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

NoteFly

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

NoteFly

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
5 purchases

NoteFly

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
  • Two-Month Plan$8.992 Months
  • Quarterly Plan$12.993 Months
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  • Half-Year Plan$19.996 Months
  • Annual Plan$79.991 Year

Questions

Is n+otes free?
n+otes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoteFly free?
NoteFly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, n+otes or NoteFly?
NoteFly is rated higher. n+otes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while NoteFly averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do n+otes or NoteFly have ads?
Both n+otes and NoteFly show ads.
Which is updated more often, n+otes or NoteFly?
n+otes ships an update fortnightly, and NoteFly every 2 months. Most recently, n+otes was updated on November 8, 2026 and NoteFly on October 30, 2026.

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