# SEE vs Notes

The clearest difference is rating: SEE at 5.0 against Notes's 3.0. SEE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. SEE asks for nothing beyond the download.

SEE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

SEE ships an update fortnightly, Notes every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SEE | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/see-wave/id6468273046/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-pure/id6752549687/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 44 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [涛 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709031894) | [xiaorichang Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455083309) |

## What reviewers say

### SEE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/see-wave/id6468273046)

Record your life's moments, emotions, and thoughts with a simple editor and auto-save functionality. Browse past entries on a timeline, sync across devices with iCloud, and add location data to your memories.

**Highlights:** Simple editor for daily recording, Auto-save functionality, Timeline browsing of past entries, iCloud cloud synchronization, Location recording with map view, Multiple independent journals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-pure/id6752549687)

This minimalist note-taking app focuses on efficient documentation with features like quick entry, OCR, voice input, and reminders. It offers seamless iCloud sync and a recycle bin for accidental deletions, all within a clean interface.

**Highlights:** Quick note-taking, Photo text recognition (OCR), Voice input (speech-to-text), Reminder setup, Recycle bin for deleted notes, Home screen widgets, iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SEE free?

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

### Is Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SEE or Notes?

SEE is rated higher. SEE averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Notes averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SEE or Notes have ads?

Neither SEE nor Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SEE or Notes?

SEE ships an update fortnightly, and Notes every 2 weeks. Most recently, SEE was updated on October 24, 2026 and Notes on October 24, 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.*