Comparison

n+otes vs Steady Hand

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

Steady Hand

Features
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Steady Hand is the complete livestock management app designed for homesteaders, hobby farmers, and small-scale ranchers. Track your entire herd or flock from birth to market with comprehensive record-keeping tools. ANIMAL MANAGEMENT - Track unlimited animals across 15+ species including cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, horses, rabbits, and more - Record essential details: names, tag IDs, breeds, birth dates, and lineage - Monitor animal status: Active, Sold, Deceased, or Transferred - Search and filter your inventory by species, status, or name - Add custom fields for species-specific information COMPLETE EVENT TRACKING - Log health events: vaccinations, treatments, vet visits, deworming, and hoof trimming - Record breeding events: heat observations, breeding dates, pregnancy checks, and births - Track production: milk yields, egg collection, and fiber harvests - Monitor weight and growth over time - View complete event history for each animal SMART REMINDERS - Automatic reminders based on species-specific breeding cycles and gestation periods - Never miss a vaccination, pregnancy check, or expected birth date - Set custom recurring reminders for routine tasks - Push notifications keep you informed CALENDAR VIEW - See all events and reminders at a glance - Navigate easily between months - View daily task lists with animal details REPORTS AND ANALYTICS - Generate inventory, breeding, health, production, and weight reports - Export data to CSV for record-keeping or compliance - Track trends and performance over time DATA SECURITY - Create full backups of your farm data - Restore from backups anytime - Import animals via CSV for easy migration - All data stored locally on your device Whether you raise beef cattle, dairy goats, laying hens, or a diverse mix of livestock, Steady Hand helps you stay organized and make informed decisions for your operation.

Screenshots

n+otes4 screens
Steady Hand4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Steady Hand at none against n+otes's shown. n+otes's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Steady Hand sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

n+otes ships an update fortnightly, Steady Hand monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
n+otes versus Steady Hand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametern+otesSteady Hand
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (45K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings45K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRIEU LimitedMark Duenas

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

Steady Hand

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
1 purchases

Steady Hand

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$7.99

Questions

Is n+otes free?
n+otes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Steady Hand free?
Steady Hand is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do n+otes or Steady Hand have ads?
n+otes shows ads; Steady Hand does not.
Which is updated more often, n+otes or Steady Hand?
n+otes ships an update fortnightly, and Steady Hand monthly. Most recently, n+otes was updated on October 15, 2026 and Steady Hand on October 12, 2026.

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