# Noteshelf vs Text Detox

The clearest difference is price: Noteshelf at Free against Text Detox's $0.99. Noteshelf also leads on ratings volume (7.1K vs 1). Text Detox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Noteshelf is free to download; Text Detox costs $0.99 up front. Noteshelf sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Text Detox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Text Detox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noteshelf has 7.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Noteshelf ships an update every 5 days, Text Detox every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Noteshelf | Text Detox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteshelf-ai-notes-and-pdf/id6458735203/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-detox/id6785473173/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 558 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fluid Touch Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318004740) | [DAVID JUSTIN HERMAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785473175) |

## 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


### Text Detox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-detox/id6785473173)

This app provides a private space to draft and refine your messages before sending. It offers features to vent, cool down heated language, shorten lengthy texts, or rewrite them in various personas. Your drafts remain private and are never shared.

**Highlights:** Private message drafting, Cool down heated language, Shorten lengthy texts, Persona message rewrites, No message storage or sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Noteshelf free?

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

### Is Text Detox free?

Text Detox costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Noteshelf or Text Detox?

Text Detox is rated higher. Noteshelf averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Text Detox averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Noteshelf or Text Detox have ads?

Neither Noteshelf nor Text Detox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Noteshelf or Text Detox?

Noteshelf ships an update every 5 days, and Text Detox every 4 days. Most recently, Noteshelf was updated on October 26, 2026 and Text Detox on October 6, 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.*