# UltraNotes vs EXIF Frame

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EXIF Frame at none against UltraNotes's 1. EXIF Frame also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). UltraNotes's advantage is ratings volume (187 vs 6) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UltraNotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EXIF Frame asks for nothing beyond the download.

UltraNotes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UltraNotes has 187 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of UltraNotes's written reviews are positive against 100% of EXIF Frame's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UltraNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, EXIF Frame daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | UltraNotes | EXIF Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultranotes-note-taking-and-pdf/id6468902627/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exif-frame/id6494989030/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **187** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 81.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 30 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skyjos Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/499470116) | [JEONGHYEON KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740774056) |

## 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


### EXIF Frame

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exif-frame/id6494989030)

Automatically enhances photos by adding frames based on their EXIF metadata. Users can select themes to match their images, or customize frames if metadata is absent. This app makes your special moments more memorable.

**Highlights:** Automatic EXIF metadata framing, Themed frame selection, Customizable framing options, Enhances photo memories, Works with or without EXIF data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UltraNotes free?

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

### Is EXIF Frame free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UltraNotes or EXIF Frame?

UltraNotes is rated higher. UltraNotes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while EXIF Frame averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do UltraNotes or EXIF Frame have ads?

Neither UltraNotes nor EXIF Frame shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UltraNotes or EXIF Frame?

UltraNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, and EXIF Frame daily. Most recently, UltraNotes was updated on October 24, 2026 and EXIF Frame 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.*