# nowNote vs Save Any Link

The clearest difference is price: Save Any Link at Free against nowNote's $2.99. nowNote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Save Any Link is free to download; nowNote costs $2.99 up front. Save Any Link sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. nowNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

nowNote ships an update every 9 days, Save Any Link weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | nowNote | Save Any Link |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [gon lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/929736378) | [hitoshi yokomizo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871015853) |

## What reviewers say

### nowNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nownote/id6475732731)

Capture your thoughts, web links, and important information with this easy-to-use note-taking application. It offers convenient features like quick note creation, pinning important memos, and robust search functionality. Securely back up your data with iCloud and access it across multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Quick note creation by swiping down, Pin important notes to the top, Search and sort notes easily, Automatic iCloud backup, Links to other apps for web, email, and phone numbers, Undo/Redo functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Save Any Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-any-link-read-later/id6764496777)

Save articles from any app with a single tap. This app offers AI-powered summaries for quick comprehension and prioritizes your privacy by storing all data locally on your device. An optional Pro plan unlocks premium themes and removes ads.

**Highlights:** One-tap saving from any app, AI-powered article summaries, Local device storage for privacy, Customizable reading themes (Pro), No account or login required

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is nowNote free?

nowNote costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Save Any Link free?

Save Any Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do nowNote or Save Any Link have ads?

Save Any Link shows ads; nowNote does not.

### Which is updated more often, nowNote or Save Any Link?

nowNote ships an update every 9 days, and Save Any Link weekly. Most recently, nowNote was updated on October 30, 2026 and Save Any Link on October 31, 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.*