# NoteCard vs Restash

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NoteCard at none against Restash's 5. NoteCard also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Restash's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Restash sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. NoteCard asks for nothing beyond the download.

NoteCard ships an update every 3 weeks, Restash every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoteCard | Restash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minsung Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1727485692) | [Flemming Deurloo](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794670355) |

## What reviewers say

### NoteCard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notecard-simplest-memo-app/id6476649092)

This app provides a straightforward way to create and manage notes using a card-based system. Organize your thoughts with categories, tags, and favorite markers. Enhance your notes with photos and customize their appearance with theme colors and dark mode.

**Highlights:** Card format for notes, Multiple categories and tags, Favorite notes designation, Keyword-based note search, Photo integration (up to 10 per note), Customizable theme colors, Dark mode support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Restash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restash/id6794670353)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Restash Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Restash Pro Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Restash 50 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Restash 150 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Restash 500 Credits | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoteCard free?

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

### Is Restash free?

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

### Do NoteCard or Restash have ads?

Neither NoteCard nor Restash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NoteCard or Restash?

NoteCard ships an update every 3 weeks, and Restash every 2 days. Most recently, NoteCard was updated on November 4, 2026 and Restash on November 6, 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.*