# Noteshelf vs InBible

The clearest difference is rating: InBible at 5.0 against Noteshelf's 4.5. Noteshelf's advantage is ratings volume (7.2K vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Noteshelf sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and InBible sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

InBible holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noteshelf has 7.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Noteshelf ships an update every 3 days, InBible every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Noteshelf | InBible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteshelf-ai-notes-and-pdf/id6458735203/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inbible-scripture-and-notes/id6752660895/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 57.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#203** | — |
| Size | 557 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fluid Touch Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318004740) | [InWonder](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840426482) |

## What reviewers say

### Noteshelf

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

**Currently charting:** #203 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app offers a comprehensive suite for note-taking, planning, and studying. It combines natural handwriting, AI summarization, PDF annotation, and audio recording. Organize your thoughts, annotate documents, and create custom planners with a smooth writing experience.

**Highlights:** Natural handwriting with lifelike pens, AI summarization and explanation, PDF and document annotation, Audio recording alongside notes, Extensive digital planner templates, Handwriting to text conversion, Cross-device iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noteshelf 3 Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Noteshelf3 Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Noteshelf3 Monthly Premium | $9.99 | 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 |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $49.99 | 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


### InBible

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inbible-scripture-and-notes/id6752660895)

This app combines note-taking with scripture, allowing you to journal sermon reflections and Bible study insights directly alongside relevant passages. It offers tools for highlighting, underlining, and annotating text, with private iCloud syncing for your data.

**Highlights:** Note-taking alongside scripture, Automatic scripture linking, Highlight, underline, and annotate, Private iCloud syncing, Customizable personal color codes, Mini-Bible overlay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InBible Plus | $2.99 | per month |
| InBible Plus (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Noteshelf free?

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

### Is InBible free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Noteshelf or InBible?

InBible is rated higher. Noteshelf averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.2K ratings, while InBible averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Noteshelf or InBible have ads?

Neither Noteshelf nor InBible shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Noteshelf or InBible?

Noteshelf ships an update every 3 days, and InBible every 2 weeks. Most recently, Noteshelf was updated on November 4, 2026 and InBible on October 30, 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.*