# Note vs SpriteStack

The clearest difference is rating: Note at 5.0 against SpriteStack's 1.0. Note also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). SpriteStack's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Note holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Note ships an update every 12 months, SpriteStack every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note | SpriteStack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-handwriting-style/id6450724358/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spritestack/id6753892209/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 100 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Naoyuki Rikiji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465757389) | [彦臻 吉](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445392636) |

## What reviewers say

### Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-handwriting-style/id6450724358)

Capture thoughts and ideas with the natural feel of handwriting. This app offers a simple interface, unique handwritten fonts, and customizable themes to add warmth and personality to your notes. Create unlimited memos without restrictions.

**Highlights:** Handwriting-style fonts, Simple and intuitive UI, Customizable theme colors, Unlimited note creation, Mimics handwritten notes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SpriteStack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spritestack/id6753892209)

Create unique pixel art with a 3D illusion using a specialized stacking technique. This tool offers a real-time preview of your creations and supports exporting them as animated GIFs.

**Highlights:** SpriteStacking technique for 3D effects, Real-time preview, GIF export support, Pixel art creation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note free?

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

### Is SpriteStack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Note or SpriteStack?

Note is rated higher. Note averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SpriteStack averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Note or SpriteStack have ads?

Neither Note nor SpriteStack shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Note or SpriteStack?

Note ships an update every 12 months, and SpriteStack every 2 weeks. Most recently, Note was updated on October 24, 2026 and SpriteStack on October 22, 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.*