# Noteshelf vs EcoGPT

The clearest difference is ads: Noteshelf at none against EcoGPT's shown. Noteshelf also leads on device support (4 vs 2). EcoGPT's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 57%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Noteshelf sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and EcoGPT sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EcoGPT holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7K and 8.7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Noteshelf's written reviews are positive against 77% of EcoGPT's.

Noteshelf ships an update weekly, EcoGPT every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Noteshelf | EcoGPT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteshelf-ai-notes-and-pdf/id6458735203/reviews) | **[4.8 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecogpt/id6756059656/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7K | **8.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **77.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#37** |
| Size | 558 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Fluid Touch Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318004740) | [EcoGPT Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785926865) |

## What reviewers say

### Noteshelf

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


### EcoGPT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecogpt/id6756059656)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This AI chatbot offers powerful writing, thinking, and creative assistance with a focus on reducing environmental impact. It provides efficient processing and transparent eco-tracking, allowing users to contribute to tree planting with their usage.

**Highlights:** AI chatbot for writing and ideation, Environmentally responsible AI processing, Eco-impact dashboard, Tree planting contributions, Unlimited chats (Premium), Image generation (Premium), Web search (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EcoGPT Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| EcoGPT Monthly Subscription. | $7.00 | per month |
| EcoGPT Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| EcoGPT Yearly Subscription. | $9.99 | per year |
| EcoGPT Monthly Subscription. | $10.00 | per month |
| EcoGPT Monthly Subscription. | $10.00 | per month |
| EcoGPT Monthly Subscription. | $14.99 | per month |
| EcoGPT Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| EcoGPT Monthly Subscription. | $19.99 | per month |
| EcoGPT Monthly Subscription. | $20.00 | per month |
| EcoGPT Monthly Subscription. | $24.99 | per month |
| EcoGPT Yearly Subscription. | $29.00 | per year |
| EcoGPT Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| EcoGPT Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| EcoGPT Yearly Subscription. | $59.99 | per year |
| EcoGPT Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| EcoGPT Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Noteshelf free?

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

### Is EcoGPT free?

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

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

EcoGPT is rated higher. Noteshelf averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while EcoGPT averages 4.8 from 8.7K ratings.

### Do Noteshelf or EcoGPT have ads?

EcoGPT shows ads; Noteshelf does not.

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

Noteshelf ships an update weekly, and EcoGPT every 5 days. Most recently, Noteshelf was updated on October 19, 2026 and EcoGPT on October 18, 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.*