Comparison

ZoomNotes Lite vs MetaMoJi Note Lite

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ZoomNotes Lite

This app allows for handwritten notes and sketches on various digital documents, including PDFs and Office files. It offers unlimited zooming, customizable paper styles, and extensive sharing options. Additional features and pen types are available through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Unlimited zoom and panning
  • Handwritten notes and sketches
  • Markup PDFs and Office documents
  • Customizable paper sizes and styles
  • Extensive document sharing options
  • Digital planning with calendar integration
Features
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ZoomNotes Lite is an iPad/iPhone visual note-taking app. It lets you quickly make handwritten notes and sketches on virtual paper, on PDF files, on MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint docs (via GoogleDrive), and over images. Uniquely, it also lets you zoom in and out without arbitrary limits, an invaluable feature for this type of app. It has a free fully functioning pen (although you will be able to try the pens too), and more available as in-app purchases. It has unlimited paper sizes/styles, unlimited colours and line thicknesses, and a large range of ways to share its documents making ZoomNotes the most versatile handwriting/drawing app. ZoomNotes Desktop for Mac now also available. ZoomNotes is much more than a replacement for your trusted paper notebook! Compatible with any capacitive stylus pen (although fingers work well too). Here some reviews of the app store of the full version- The best note taking app available! ***** by MarkNance – Version 7.1.4 – Jul 6, 2016 Don’t be put off by all its features! ***** by Stevearcher – Version 7.1.3 – May 24, 2016 Most complete Note app I’ve tried ***** by ItsDartstx – Version 7.1.3 – Apr 20, 2016 Most effective note taking app ***** by John25642 – Version 7.1.3 – Jul 7, 2016 Full featured and innovative ***** by music-major – Version 7.1.3 – May 15, 2016 Hands(writing)-down, best notepad replacement out there. ***** by Jed123zz – Version 7.1.3 – Mar 23, 2016 Free features include: -1 Pen type - Felt tip. -Huge Zoom Range and Whiteboard page style -Rotatable views -Split screen mode (edit 2 documents at once) -Digital planning with links, which can also show events and reminders from the Calendar and Reminder apps -Write over PDF file -Write over MS Word, Powerpoint and Excel files (via GoogleDrive) -Calendar events/reminders :add events linked to your documents, possibly with alarms. The URL in the event links back to the document in ZoomNotes. -Typed text- limited to a single font, fills and borders -Regular shapes and arrows -Symbol library -Select, scale, rotate and shift -Cut, copy, paste (including between documents, pages and other apps) -Write over pdf files (markup) -Configurable paper types -Intuitive folder interface for documents -Sharing as PDF files, images, videos or ZoomNotes documents (via email, iTunes, clipboard, Dropbox, Twitter and Evernote) -In app printing -VGA compatible for use with projectors, monitors and AirPlay -Universal app - iPhone and iPad -iCloud support -Geo-located documents; documents can be optionally geo-located and viewed as pins on a map. -Layers let you control what is visible on a page, also options for 'master layers' which show on all pages. In app purchases features include: -7 extra Pen types, including Italic, Gel, Nib, Pencil and Watercolour. -Sub-pages (pages within pages within...) -Typed text- fully configurable fonts, colours, fills and borders -Unlimited colours and line styles -Bookmarks with animated playback -Insert images from camera or photo library -Insert web pages -Insert videos from camera or photo library -Edit inserted images, including masking and cropping -Record and playback sounds, including import and export of caf files - Handwriting recognition (14 different languages). Please note that the full version of ZoomNotes is equivalent to the Lite version with all the in-app purchases. There are lots more details including some videos of the app in action at www.zoom-notes.com Please remember to leave us a review. If you wish, you can send us feedback directly, we reply to every email sent to support@zoom-notes.com. If you experience any problems or bugs in the app, please email us your device information, which iOS version you are running to support@zoom-notes.com and we will fix it asap. Twitter - @zoomnotes

About

MetaMoJi Note Lite

This app is a versatile digital notebook and PDF annotation tool. Visually sketch ideas with various pens, take notes, or mark up documents. It functions as a virtual whiteboard for brainstorming and digital scrapbooking, with premium features available.

Highlights
  • Sketch with stylish pens and ink
  • Annotate imported PDF documents
  • Virtual whiteboard for brainstorming
  • Digital scrapbooking
  • 50X scaling ability
  • Share via email and social media
  • Cloud synchronization
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MetaMoJi Note is a cross-platform note taking app, PDF annotation tool, and a digital scrapbook for your life. Sketch your ideas visually with stylish pens and ink, take notes, or annotate imported PDF documents. MetaMoJi Note is a virtual whiteboard for sketching, annotation, scrapbooking or digital mashup. Premium upgrades include voice recording, handwriting recognition and text conversion, automatic synchronization of documents, and a shared drive. MetaMoJi Note is the only note-taking app available across all major mobile platforms. Winner of multiple awards: Tabby Award for Best Personal Productivity App - Silver Stevie® Award for International Business - Finalist for Appy Award for Productivity - #1 Productivity App in Japan Capture, share, and access your inspiration anywhere, anytime! Key Features • Intuitive and flexible navigation • Take notes or sketch your ideas with a variety of pens, paper layouts and graphics, including calligraphy pens and special pastel inks • 50X scaling ability - scale your document up to a whiteboard or down to a sticky note while still maintaining 100% visual integrity • Import a PDF file, mark it up as needed, and save it as another PDF file • Share creations by email or upload to Twitter, Facebook or Tumblr • Sync all folders or selected folders to the MetaMoJi Cloud, a cloud service that allows you to save and manage your documents (up to 2GB for free) • Save drawings as individual JPEG graphics in the items library for later use • Scale, rotate, or move text boxes anywhere in your work space • Interactively browse the web from within the app and mark up sites • Built-in spell checker • Premium feature: Voice recording and audio editing to associate sound bits to pages or parts of your document or composition. MetaMoJi Note Lite is free to download and use. MetaMoJi Note adds the great features above, along with voice memo, audio editing, text formatting, and password protection capabilities. The Gold Service offers advanced cloud storage, auto sync, and unlimited access to optional inks, premium items, papers and note styles for more professional results. Here are some ways to use MetaMoJi Note for your personal and business life: • Generate quick notes and to-do lists • Mark up and sign contracts and critical business documents • Use as a dynamic whiteboard to brainstorm and present • PDF and photo annotation • Review/edit documents and share feedback through email • Capture and markup website pages • Sketch drawings • Outline an essay, article or story • Create your own “Pinterest” board and share via social networks • Digital scrapbooking • Play games • Design flyers or greeting cards • Draw a flowchart • Maintain a digital calendar • Compile recipes • Create a party invitation Learn more: More about MetaMoJi Note: http://noteanytime.com/en/quick_guide.html Support: http://noteanytime.com/en/support.html Twitter: https://twitter.com/noteanytime Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoteAnytime YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/NoteAnytime Contact us: http://noteanytime.com/en/contact.html

Screenshots

ZoomNotes Lite4 screens
MetaMoJi Note Lite2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ZoomNotes Lite at 4.2 against MetaMoJi Note Lite's 3.6. ZoomNotes Lite also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). MetaMoJi Note Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. ZoomNotes Lite sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. MetaMoJi Note Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZoomNotes Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 214 and 91 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of ZoomNotes Lite's written reviews are positive against 67% of MetaMoJi Note Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZoomNotes Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, MetaMoJi Note Lite every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ZoomNotes Lite versus MetaMoJi Note Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZoomNotes LiteMetaMoJi Note Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (214 ratings) — better3.6 (91 ratings)
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews — better67.3% of reviews
Number of ratings214 — better91
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.67.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeliverance Software LtdMetaMoJi Corporation

Customer experience

ZoomNotes Lite

All ratings214 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral9.8%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews329 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral8.5%
Negative19.5%

MetaMoJi Note Lite

All ratings91 ratings
Positive59.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative26.4%
Written reviews391 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral12.3%
Negative20.5%

User reviews

ZoomNotes Lite

From 214 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

MetaMoJi Note Lite

From 91 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great free alternative
  • ✍️ Good for handwriting
  • 🎨 Many page formats
  • 🖼️ Easy to import images
  • 🗂️ Well-organized notes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 📉 Data loss issues
  • 🎨 Limited color options
  • 🎨 Limited pen types
  • ⏳ Outdated interface

Bugs and requests

ZoomNotes Lite

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

MetaMoJi Note Lite

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Notes and pages disappear
  • Images in PDFs show blank
  • App freezes during use
  • Cutting/copying causes crashes
Show 6 more
  • Sync issues
  • Technical support unavailable
  • Review program is screwed up
  • Cannot connect to server for sync
  • VoiceOver accessibility issues
  • App looks small on newer devices

Requested features

17 requests
  • More color options
  • Color wheel
  • More pen types
  • Share screen option
  • Mac version
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  • Guides for lasso tool
  • Read mode for bullet journaling
  • Android font change option
  • Ad-free subscription option
  • Improve homepage design
  • Add highlight feature
  • More font colors
  • Right to left option for Hebrew/Arabic
  • Note pad feature
  • Full version for free
  • Import PDFs directly from iTunes
  • Record audio feature

In-app purchases

10 purchases

ZoomNotes Lite

One-time10
  • Highlighter pen$0.99
  • Text$0.99
  • Images$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Bookmarks$0.99
  • Sounds$0.99
  • Sub-documents$0.99
  • Tables$0.99
  • Workspaces$1.99
  • All Pens$2.99
  • All features$7.99
None

MetaMoJi Note Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZoomNotes Lite free?
ZoomNotes Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MetaMoJi Note Lite free?
MetaMoJi Note Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ZoomNotes Lite or MetaMoJi Note Lite?
ZoomNotes Lite is rated higher. ZoomNotes Lite averages 4.2 out of 5 from 214 ratings, while MetaMoJi Note Lite averages 3.6 from 91 ratings.
Do ZoomNotes Lite or MetaMoJi Note Lite have ads?
Neither ZoomNotes Lite nor MetaMoJi Note Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZoomNotes Lite or MetaMoJi Note Lite?
ZoomNotes Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, and MetaMoJi Note Lite every 2 months. Most recently, ZoomNotes Lite was updated on October 2, 2026 and MetaMoJi Note Lite on October 8, 2026.

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