# n+otes vs SMRT Box

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SMRT Box at 100% against n+otes's 64%. SMRT Box also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). n+otes's advantage is ratings volume (45K vs 3) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. n+otes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and SMRT Box sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SMRT Box 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of n+otes's written reviews are positive against 100% of SMRT Box's.

n+otes ships an update fortnightly, SMRT Box every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | n+otes | SMRT Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/n-plus-otes/id596895960/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smrt-box/id6758339163/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RIEU Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/446267401) | [SMRT Solutions, LLC (TX)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872368310) |

## 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


### SMRT Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smrt-box/id6758339163)

Effortlessly organize your belongings by packing boxes, labeling them, and photographing their contents. AI automatically tags items and maps box locations, saving you time searching through storage.

**Highlights:** AI Auto-Tagging of items, SMRT Spaces for box location mapping, Secure QR Code labels, Customizable categories, Offline access to data, Large, visible labels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SMRT Box 5-Pack Labels | $3.99 | one-time |
| SMRT Box 10-Pack Labels | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is n+otes free?

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

### Is SMRT Box free?

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

### Which has better reviews, n+otes or SMRT Box?

SMRT Box is rated higher. n+otes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while SMRT Box averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do n+otes or SMRT Box have ads?

n+otes shows ads; SMRT Box does not.

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

n+otes ships an update fortnightly, and SMRT Box every 3 weeks. Most recently, n+otes was updated on November 8, 2026 and SMRT Box on October 31, 2026.

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