# ZoomNotes Lite vs Wren

The clearest difference is rating: Wren at 5.0 against ZoomNotes Lite's 4.2. Wren also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 72%). ZoomNotes Lite's advantage is ratings volume (214 vs 22). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ZoomNotes Lite sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Wren sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wren holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZoomNotes Lite has 214 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of ZoomNotes Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of Wren's.

ZoomNotes Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, Wren every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZoomNotes Lite | Wren |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoomnotes-lite/id621255925/reviews) | **[5.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wren-ai-whiteboard-and-notes/id6747797052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **214** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 72.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 154 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deliverance Software Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/374494333) | [NOTENEST LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822927815) |

## What reviewers say

### ZoomNotes Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoomnotes-lite/id621255925)

This visual note-taking app allows for handwritten notes and sketches on various documents, including PDFs and office files. Its unique zooming capability and extensive sharing options make it a versatile tool for creative and organizational tasks.

**Highlights:** Handwritten notes and sketches, Zoom in/out without limits, Annotate PDFs and office files, Unlimited paper sizes and colors, Multiple sharing options, Split screen mode

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Highlighter pen | $0.99 | one-time |
| Text | $0.99 | one-time |
| Images | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bookmarks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sub-documents | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tables | $0.99 | one-time |
| Workspaces | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Pens | $2.99 | one-time |
| All features | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Versatile and feature-rich
- 👍 Smooth handwriting experience
- 💡 Powerful customization options
- 🚀 Seamless PDF annotation
- 👍 Reliable syncing and backup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 👎 Confusing and outdated user interface
- 🐛 Inconsistent pen and eraser behavior
- 👎 Limited free version functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues leading to document conflicts
- Random lines and dots appearing on the page
- Disappearing handwritten notes after saving
- Inability to unlock paid features after purchase

**Requested features**

- Improved text editing and formatting
- Easier organization with better folder management
- More tutorials and documentation
- Ability to recover accidentally deleted notes


### Wren

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wren-ai-whiteboard-and-notes/id6747797052)

Transform your handwritten notes into study materials. This app uses AI to generate summaries, practice questions, flashcards, and mind maps from your lecture notes. It also includes a calendar for tracking deadlines and scheduling study sessions.

**Highlights:** AI-generated summaries, Practice questions from notes, Flashcard creation, Mind map generation, Specialized sticky types (code, graphs, flowcharts), Integrated calendar with deadline tracking, Search by meaning, not just keywords

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoteNest Lite | $4.99 | per month |
| NoteNest Founder | $6.99 | per month |
| NoteNest Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| NoteNest Elite | $14.99 | per month |
| NoteNest Pro Annual | $71.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZoomNotes Lite free?

ZoomNotes Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wren free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ZoomNotes Lite or Wren?

Wren is rated higher. ZoomNotes Lite averages 4.2 out of 5 from 214 ratings, while Wren averages 5.0 from 22 ratings.

### Do ZoomNotes Lite or Wren have ads?

Neither ZoomNotes Lite nor Wren shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ZoomNotes Lite or Wren?

ZoomNotes Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wren every 10 days. Most recently, ZoomNotes Lite was updated on November 6, 2026 and Wren on November 5, 2026.

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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.*