# UltraNotes vs Notedrafts

The clearest difference is update cadence: Notedrafts at every 3 days against UltraNotes's every 3 weeks. Notedrafts also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (753 vs 171). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UltraNotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Notedrafts sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notedrafts holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 171 and 753 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 82% and 81% positive.

UltraNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, Notedrafts every 3 days. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | UltraNotes | Notedrafts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (171 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultranotes-note-taking-and-pdf/id6468902627/reviews) | **[4.8 (753 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notedrafts-note-taking/id6743032079/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 171 | **753** |
| Positive reviews | **81.9% of reviews** | 81.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skyjos Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/499470116) | [Appycron Interactive e.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732266825) |

## 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


### Notedrafts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notedrafts-note-taking/id6743032079)

This app allows you to write, organize, and mark up documents with various tools. It supports PDF annotation, freeform sketching on a large canvas, and vertically extended pages for continuous writing. Customize templates, import various file types, and organize notes with folders and icons.

**Highlights:** Write on PDFs, Freeform canvas sketching, Vertically extended pages, Customizable templates, Import PDFs and images, Organize with folders and icons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bronze Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Silver Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO Version | $5.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Notes | $14.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Notes | $24.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Notes | $39.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Notes | $49.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Notes | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth writing experience
- 👍 Clean and polished UI
- 🚀 Responsive and fast
- 👍 Elegant note-taking experience
- 👍 Plentiful templates and notebook covers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Missing features like search, audio recording, and undo
- 🔧 Limited customization options for toolbar and pencil settings

**Reported bugs**

- No issues reported

**Requested features**

- Add support for scribble to erase
- Implement custom notebook covers
- Add pure text writing mode
- Ability to customize toolbar
- Embed URL links with web preview


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UltraNotes free?

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

### Is Notedrafts free?

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

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

Notedrafts is rated higher. UltraNotes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 171 ratings, while Notedrafts averages 4.8 from 753 ratings.

### Do UltraNotes or Notedrafts have ads?

Neither UltraNotes nor Notedrafts shows ads.

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

UltraNotes ships an update every 3 weeks, and Notedrafts every 3 days. Most recently, UltraNotes was updated on September 23, 2026 and Notedrafts on September 23, 2026.

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