# n+otes vs Paper Maker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paper Maker at none against n+otes's 4. Paper Maker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). n+otes's advantage is ratings volume (45K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. n+otes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Paper Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Paper Maker 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | n+otes | Paper Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/n-plus-otes/id596895960/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-maker-note-templates/id6791825794/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 25 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RIEU Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/446267401) | [Prashant Angyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896613326) |

## 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


### Paper Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-maker-note-templates/id6791825794)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is n+otes free?

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

### Is Paper Maker free?

Paper Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, n+otes or Paper Maker?

Paper Maker is rated higher. n+otes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while Paper Maker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do n+otes or Paper Maker have ads?

n+otes shows ads; Paper Maker does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*