Comparison

Noteshelf vs CoNotes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Noteshelf

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
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Write. Plan. Study. Work. Create. Noteshelf 3 brings natural handwriting, powerful AI, PDF annotation, audio recording and planning together in one beautiful app for iPad, iPhone and Mac. Free to start. FOR STUDENTS • Take lecture and class notes with lifelike pens, pencils and highlighters • Annotate textbooks, worksheets, slides and PDFs • Record audio while you write, so you never miss a word • Use Noteshelf AI to summarize and explain what you've learned FOR PROFESSIONALS • Capture meeting notes and record important discussions • Mark up contracts, reports and presentations • Present your notes on an external display with a laser pointer • Export and share notes as PDFs or images in one tap FOR PLANNERS & JOURNALERS • 200+ templates for digital planners, journals, diaries and trackers • Plan your days, track goals and keep a personal journal • Decorate pages with stickers, photos and custom covers WRITE NATURALLY • A smooth, natural handwriting experience built for Apple Pencil • Write, type, draw and sketch on the same page • Turn handwriting into text and search your notes in 65 languages • Choose lined, dotted or grid paper in any color WORK WITH PDFs & DOCUMENTS • Import and annotate PDFs, Word documents, PowerPoint files and images • Highlight, mark up, write and draw directly on your documents • Scan paper documents with the built-in scanner NOTESHELF AI • Summarize handwritten pages in seconds • Explain difficult terms and concepts • Translate text into other languages • Generate notes on any topic RECORD & REMEMBER • Record lectures, meetings and ideas alongside your handwritten notes STAY ORGANIZED & SECURE • Folders, subfolders, tags, bookmarks and a table of contents • Link notebooks together to connect ideas • Lock notes with a password, Face ID or Touch ID • Sync across iPad, iPhone and Mac with iCloud • Automatic backup to Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox or WebDAV YOUR NOTES, YOUR WAY • Custom notebook covers and a toolbar you can rearrange • Presentation mode, dark mode and flexible page layouts FREE TO START Create up to 3 notebooks with core pens and paper for free. Upgrade to Noteshelf Premium for unlimited notebooks, all templates, handwriting recognition, auto-backup and 100 monthly AI credits. Write beautifully. Work smarter. Stay organized. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

CoNotes

Features
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CoNotes: Collaborative Event & Note Management Stop the group chat chaos. Start coordinating with CoNotes. Planning a group trip, a wedding, a team project, or just a dinner with friends? CoNotes is the all-in-one workspace designed to keep everyone on the same page. From real-time note syncing to automated expense tracking, manage every detail of your event in one seamless, collaborative environment. WHY CONOTES? Most group events fail because information is scattered across messy chats and endless spreadsheets. CoNotes replaces the noise with a structured, real-time hub where every member knows their role, every task is assigned, and every expense is accounted for. KEY FEATURES: 1. REAL-TIME COLLABORATION Live Syncing: See updates the moment they happen. Whether it’s a shopping list or a venue itinerary, everyone stays in the loop. Shared Workspace: A unified view for all members ensures no detail is missed and no task is duplicated. 2. INSTANT GROUP JOINING QR Code Invites: No more manual entry. Admins can generate a secure QR code for any event. Just scan, and you’re in. Member Roles: Assign members as Admins or standard Members to manage permissions and keep your event data secure. 3. SMART BILL STATISTICS Expense Tracking: Log costs directly within your notes. CoNotes automatically aggregates totals for the entire event. Transparent Splitting: View total bills and member contributions at a glance. No more awkward math at the end of the night. 4. ORGANIZED WORKSPACES Task Assignment: Designate "Payers" and "Assignees" for every note to ensure accountability. Account Portability: Your data is tied to your email. Easily recover your workspace on any device using a secure email verification code. PERFECT FOR: Travel & Trips Events & Parties Shared Households Project Teams Download CoNotes today and experience the power of effortless group coordination.

Screenshots

Noteshelf4 screens
CoNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CoNotes at none against Noteshelf's 17. CoNotes also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Noteshelf sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. CoNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Noteshelf versus CoNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteshelfCoNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings7K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size464 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFluid Touch Pte. Ltd.Huynh Tran

Bugs and requests

Noteshelf

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Optimize performance and reduce loading times

CoNotes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Noteshelf

Subscriptions15
  • Noteshelf 3 Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Noteshelf 3 Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Noteshelf 3 Weekly Premium$7.997 Days
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  • Noteshelf3 Weekly Premium3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Noteshelf3 Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Noteshelf3 Monthly Premium$19.991 Month
  • Noteshelf 3 Yearly Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium$39.991 Year
  • Noteshelf 3 Yearly Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Noteshelf Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Noteshelf 3 Yearly Premium1 Month trial$69.991 Year
  • Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium$79.991 Year
  • Premium3 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium for Noteshelf 2 users$9.99
  • Noteshelf 3 Premium - Lifetime$14.99
None

CoNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Noteshelf free?
Noteshelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CoNotes free?
CoNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Noteshelf or CoNotes have ads?
Neither Noteshelf nor CoNotes shows ads.

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