# BossNote vs Tayasui Memopad

The clearest difference is monetization model: BossNote at free with in-app purchases against Tayasui Memopad's subscription. BossNote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). Tayasui Memopad's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (896 vs 16). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BossNote sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Tayasui Memopad sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tayasui Memopad holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tayasui Memopad has 896 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of BossNote's written reviews are positive against 76% of Tayasui Memopad's.

BossNote ships an update every 2 months, Tayasui Memopad every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BossNote | Tayasui Memopad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bossnote/id643465965/reviews) | **[4.4 (896 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tayasui-memopad-notes-and-draw/id968417727/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **896** |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | **76.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 64 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ruslan Shigabutdinov](https://appshunter.io/developer/643465968) | [SKETCHES SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789604467) |

## What reviewers say

### BossNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bossnote/id643465965)

This app combines notepad, calendar, and cloud storage features to help you organize notes, events, photos, voice recordings, and more. Access your information offline and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Integrated notepad and calendar, Cloud storage synchronization, Offline access to all services, Time-and-date recognition, Attachment support (photos, voice, sketches, files)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Improve your account | $0.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Attachments | $0.99 | one-time |
| Color notes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mark as "Done!" | $0.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Security | $1.99 | one-time |


### Tayasui Memopad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tayasui-memopad-notes-and-draw/id968417727)

Unleash your creativity with this intuitive drawing and note-taking app. Perfect for both kids and adults, it offers realistic tools, layers, and vibrant colors. Capture thoughts, sketch ideas, and express yourself effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Realistic drawing tools, Pressure support for Apple Pencil, Layers, Vibrant color set, iCloud Sync, Import/Export PSD files, Area and fill tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive and straightforward interface
- 🎨 Great drawing tools and color options
- 💡 Useful for quick notes and sketches
- 🎉 Fun and enjoyable to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty organizing or managing drawings
- 💾 Unreliable auto-save or loss of work
- 🔧 Limited functionality compared to paid version
- 🔍 Lack of advanced features like layers

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings disappearing or not saving properly
- App crashing when using certain tools or features
- Compatibility issues with newer devices or iOS versions
- Unexpected behavior or bugs when using the app

**Requested features**

- Add layers and blending tools
- Improve organization and management of drawings
- Implement a more reliable auto-save feature
- Expand the free version's functionality
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BossNote free?

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

### Is Tayasui Memopad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BossNote or Tayasui Memopad?

Tayasui Memopad is rated higher. BossNote averages 4.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Tayasui Memopad averages 4.4 from 896 ratings.

### Do BossNote or Tayasui Memopad have ads?

Tayasui Memopad shows ads; BossNote does not.

### Which is updated more often, BossNote or Tayasui Memopad?

BossNote ships an update every 2 months, and Tayasui Memopad every 5 weeks. Most recently, BossNote was updated on August 11, 2026 and Tayasui Memopad on September 24, 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.*