# CanvasNote vs Notestudio

The clearest difference is device support: Notestudio at 3 against CanvasNote's 1. CanvasNote's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CanvasNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Notestudio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CanvasNote ships an update every 5 days, Notestudio every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CanvasNote | Notestudio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notestudio-note-taking-pdf/id6737322636/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **19** |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicolai Kummer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497635656) | [Lucky Clan](https://appshunter.io/developer/294866851) |

## What reviewers say

### CanvasNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canvasnote/id6469690776)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |


### Notestudio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notestudio-note-taking-pdf/id6737322636)

Capture, organize, and create notes with a blend of analog feel and digital power. Annotate PDFs, add media, and export in various formats. Offers advanced drawing tools and a customizable interface for focused work.

**Highlights:** Multi-page note creation, PDF markup and annotation, Flexible note sizes and paper styles, Organize with custom folders, Export to PDF, PNG, HEIC, JPEG, Low-latency drawing with sensitivity, Customizable workspace

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $1.99 | per year |
| Lifetime License | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CanvasNote free?

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

### Is Notestudio free?

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

### Do CanvasNote or Notestudio have ads?

Neither CanvasNote nor Notestudio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CanvasNote or Notestudio?

CanvasNote ships an update every 5 days, and Notestudio every 10 days. Most recently, CanvasNote was updated on October 17, 2026 and Notestudio on October 17, 2026.

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