# Wellnote vs Noteshelf 3

The clearest difference is monetization model: Wellnote at free against Noteshelf 3's free with in-app purchases. Wellnote also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 55%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Noteshelf 3's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 794). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wellnote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Noteshelf 3 sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Wellnote against 4.6 for Noteshelf 3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noteshelf 3 has 6.7K ratings behind it against 794, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Wellnote's written reviews are positive against 55% of Noteshelf 3's.

Wellnote ships an update fortnightly, Noteshelf 3 every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wellnote | Noteshelf 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (794 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wellnote-ai-notes-pdf-docs/id6450023979/reviews)** | [4.6 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteshelf-3-ai-digital-notes/id6458735203/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 794 | **6.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.5% of reviews** | 55.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 439 MB | 462 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MAXEYE US INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804912173) | [Fluid Touch Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318004740) |

## What reviewers say

### Wellnote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wellnote-ai-notes-pdf-docs/id6450023979)

Experience natural handwriting with a stylus for note-taking and document annotation. Organize your thoughts with categorization and search, and study more effectively using split-screen and custom templates. Import and mark up PDFs, Word, and PPT files for interactive learning.

**Highlights:** Real handwriting experience with stylus, Categorize and search notes, Import and annotate PDFs, Word, PPT, Split-screen for multitasking, Customizable templates, Masking tape feature for memorization

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI+VIP | $1.99 | per month |
| AI+VIP | $10.99 | per year |
| AI Pro VIP | $99.99 | per year |
| AI Credits | $9.99 | one-time |


### Noteshelf 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteshelf-3-ai-digital-notes/id6458735203)

Create handwritten notes, annotate PDFs, and record audio with this app. It offers extensive customization for notebooks, a variety of writing tools, and AI-powered features for summarization and translation. Organize your thoughts and documents seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Handwritten note creation, PDF annotation and markup, Audio recording with notes, AI-powered summarization and translation, Customizable notebooks and templates, Handwriting to text conversion, Document scanning and import

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noteshelf 3 Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Noteshelf 3 Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Noteshelf 3 Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Noteshelf3 Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Noteshelf3 Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Noteshelf3 Monthly Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Noteshelf 3 Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf 3 Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf 3 Yearly Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium for Noteshelf 2 users | $9.99 | one-time |
| Noteshelf 3 Premium - Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth handwriting experience
- 📚 Versatile note-taking features
- 🎨 Customizable templates and covers
- 🔍 Accurate handwriting recognition
- 💻 Seamless integration across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔄 Sync issues between devices
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data security
- 🔍 Unreliable search functionality
- 🔧 Buggy or missing features from previous versions

**Reported bugs**

- Notebooks failing to open or sync correctly
- Handwriting recognition not working as expected
- Imported PDFs losing formatting or functionality
- Unexpected loss of data or notes
- Compatibility issues with older devices or operating systems

**Requested features**

- Add ability to create folders within notebooks
- Improve page organization and navigation
- Implement a more intuitive color picker and pen customization
- Introduce a history/undo feature for linked pages
- Add support for custom stickers and templates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wellnote free?

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

### Is Noteshelf 3 free?

Noteshelf 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wellnote or Noteshelf 3?

Wellnote is rated higher. Wellnote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 794 ratings, while Noteshelf 3 averages 4.6 from 6.7K ratings.

### Do Wellnote or Noteshelf 3 have ads?

Neither Wellnote nor Noteshelf 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wellnote or Noteshelf 3?

Wellnote ships an update fortnightly, and Noteshelf 3 every 5 days. Most recently, Wellnote was updated on September 24, 2026 and Noteshelf 3 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.*