# Better notetaking vs Notes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Better notetaking at 100% against Notes's 0%. Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Better notetaking sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Notes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Better notetaking ships an update every 2 months, Notes every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Better notetaking | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Efficial e.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724939533) | [Lutech-DN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700646669) |

## What reviewers say

### Better notetaking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-notetaking-photopics/id6475717437)

Organize your notes, photos, and reminders with powerful search and tagging. Create notes with text, images, or to-do lists, and easily find them later using hashtags and full-text search. Access your information offline and stay organized anywhere.

**Highlights:** Notes with photos, text, or to-do lists, Quick photo capture to Inbox, Hashtag and full-text search, Photo editing tools, GPS coordinates for notes, Reminders for tasks and ideas, Offline access

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Passionate Hobbyist Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Crazy Professional Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Passionate Hobbyist Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Crazy Professional Yearly | $17.99 | per year |


### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-note-taking-and-writing/id6502620869)

Capture ideas, create to-do lists, and sketch designs with a versatile digital notebook. Customize your notes with various paper templates, stickers, fonts, and colors. Effortlessly organize and share your work as PDFs.

**Highlights:** Customizable paper covers and templates, Multimedia tools: pencil, text, photos, Vector-based digital pencil for drawing, Hundreds of font and color options, Organize notes with custom titles and covers, Export notes as PDF

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| quarterly | $2.49 | per 3 months |
| Premium Year | $3.49 | per year |
| Loyalty member | $3.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Better notetaking free?

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

### Is Notes free?

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

### Do Better notetaking or Notes have ads?

Neither Better notetaking nor Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Better notetaking or Notes?

Better notetaking ships an update every 2 months, and Notes every 2 days. Most recently, Better notetaking was updated on June 5, 2026 and Notes on September 20, 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.*