# UltraNotes vs Fullnotes

UltraNotes and Fullnotes both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of UltraNotes's written reviews are positive against 43% of Fullnotes's. UltraNotes also leads on ratings volume (171 vs 27). Fullnotes's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UltraNotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fullnotes sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for UltraNotes against 4.6 for Fullnotes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UltraNotes has 171 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of UltraNotes's written reviews are positive against 43% of Fullnotes's.

UltraNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, Fullnotes weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UltraNotes | Fullnotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultranotes-note-taking-and-pdf/id6468902627/reviews) | [4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fullnotes-pdf-notes-and-canvas/id6477992713/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **171** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **81.9% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skyjos Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/499470116) | [Komchan Maneechai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731291413) |

## What reviewers say

### UltraNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultranotes-note-taking-and-pdf/id6468902627)

This app combines powerful note-taking, handwriting, and PDF annotation features. Create rich text notes, sketch with various tools, and mark up documents. Organize, search, and sync your notes across devices.

**Highlights:** Handwritten notes with Apple Pencil, Rich text formatting and templates, PDF annotation and signing, Cross-device synchronization via iCloud, Searchable handwriting and text, Side-by-side multitasking on iPad/Mac, Audio recording with notes

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UltraNotes Pro Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✍️ Excellent handwriting and pen experience
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎨 Variety of pen styles and drawing tools
- 💰 One-time purchase with no subscription
- 🔒 Strong privacy policy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Writing/drawing input not registering properly
- 🐛 Frequent page scrolling when attempting to write
- 🔄 Slow or unreliable iCloud sync
- 📤 Export functionality issues
- 🔍 Search feature crashes the app

**Reported bugs**

- Writing and drawing input not working
- Page scrolling interferes with writing
- iCloud sync not functioning
- Export to other apps failing
- Hand gestures changing page zoom during writing

**Requested features**

- Ability to lock zoom while writing with Apple Pencil
- Resize shapes after cutting/moving them
- Export notes to PDF and other apps
- Dark/light theme toggle for pages
- Nested list item support


### Fullnotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fullnotes-pdf-notes-and-canvas/id6477992713)

This app offers an infinite canvas for writing, drawing, and organizing notes. Seamlessly import and annotate PDFs, add images, and utilize intuitive tools for a distraction-free workspace. Export your creations to share with others.

**Highlights:** Infinite canvas for notes and drawings, Import and annotate PDFs, Organize PDF pages visually, Add images to canvas, Intuitive drawing and highlighting tools, Export work for sharing, iCloud sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fullnotes Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Fullnotes Pro | $12.99 | per year |
| Fullnotes Access (2) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fullnotes Access | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UltraNotes free?

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

### Is Fullnotes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UltraNotes or Fullnotes?

UltraNotes and Fullnotes are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 171 and 27 ratings respectively.

### Do UltraNotes or Fullnotes have ads?

Neither UltraNotes nor Fullnotes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UltraNotes or Fullnotes?

UltraNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fullnotes weekly. Most recently, UltraNotes was updated on September 23, 2026 and Fullnotes on August 16, 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.*