NoteWork vs StoneNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NoteWork
This app offers robust note-taking with real-time collaboration and cross-device synchronization. Organize notes, use templates, and enhance them with handwriting, images, and shapes for a seamless digital experience.
- Real-time collaboration
- Cross-device synchronization
- Handwriting and drawing tools
- Template library
- Image and shape editing
- PDF import/export
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Open a new chapter of digital notes with NOTEWORK! More than just a simple note-taking app, NoteWork has strong synchronization advantages. Easily organize your notes and update them anytime, anywhere, even on different devices, thanks to the stable cloud. Thanks to NoteWork, which has the advantage of collaboration in the company, experience the amazing speed of instant synchronization even when you draw a single line! - You can use handwriting together on one page. Create natural, smooth handwritten notes on tablets and phones. - You can take professional notes using various templates. For templates, try using the free templates provided by NoteWork! - Back up your handwritten notes by saving them on the NoteWork dedicated server. Keep your data safe at all times with automatic synchronization in the amazing NoteWork, which can be used across tablets, phones, and even different devices. - Enjoy free editing using the form recognition function, such as resizing shapes, lines, and text, changing text color, or moving to a different location on the page. Real-time collaboration and automatic synchronization - We put user convenience first by synchronizing notes across all devices and keeping them safe on the server. - The biggest strength that cannot be found in all currently available applications is that automatic and constant updates are possible by logging into the application regardless of the type of device. equipment - Improve the quality of your writing with a variety of pens and colors. Experience the feeling of writing by hand by recognizing the texture and pressure of the pen. - Import and edit images and improve the quality of your notes. Go beyond handwriting and add images for even more visual benefits. - Improve aesthetic properties through various shapes such as ovals, squares, and stars. - You can move freely using the lasso tool, such as selection, movement, and rotation. - User-configurable sizes and templates allow you to take professional notes in a variety of fields. - PDF Import, Export The pricing system is based solely on capacity with no restrictions on usage. We maximize user convenience by paying for the amount of space users will use without differential usage restrictions based on plan level. Users will be able to experience the amazing development potential of NoteWork, which was created with the utmost consideration and thought by and for users, and its consideration for customers. Experience special applications that you have never experienced before through free, constant synchronization between devices regardless of device type! Web site : https://www.humanmagic.kr Tearms of Use : https://www.humanmagic.kr/tearms-of-use Privacy policy : https://www.humanmagic.kr/privacy-policy
StoneNote
Seamlessly take handwritten notes while watching study videos on the same page. This app integrates a video player directly into your notes, allowing for automatic pausing, screenshot capture, and video bookmarking. Organize your work with layered notes and folders, and sync across devices.
- Integrated video player within notes
- Automatic video pause while writing
- Screenshot capture and insertion
- Layered notes support
- Folder-based organization
- iCloud sync
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Take handwritten notes while watching study videos on the same page. StoneNote seamlessly integrates notes and videos. No need to split screens, watch videos directly on the note page with ease. Capture screenshots effortlessly, enjoy automatic pause while writing, insert video bookmarks, and even recognize speech in the video. Smooth handwriting experience * Our self-developed vector ink engine offers an elegant, smooth, and precise writing experience. * Choose from various brushes: fountain pen, ballpoint pen, and highlighter. * Easily switch brush colors and sizes. * Deeply supports Apple Pencil for precise writing on iPad. Deep integration of notes and videos * Built-in video player within the notes, allowing you to take notes while watching videos. * Automatically pauses video playback when you start writing. * Choose from various video playback modes: side-by-side, top-and-bottom split screen, floating window, etc. * Capture screenshots with a simple two-finger tap and drag them into your notes. * Play videos from your device and online, with the ability to download and cache online videos. * Choose video subtitles and language. * Supports playback speed adjustment, video bookmarks, and video speech recognition. Images and texts * Insert images and text in various ways: click, copy, drag, etc. * Adjust image size, rotate, and freely crop. * Adjust text font, size, and color. Import, annotate, and share * Import various media, including PDF documents and videos. * Write and annotate with various stroke styles. * Export and share your notes. Layered notes support * Non-disruptive, write on separate layers without affecting other layer content. * Easily create and delete layers. * One-click hide or show layers. Effortlessly edit your notes * Use the lasso tool to move, zoom, and modify your notes. * Easily erase strokes with the eraser tool. Well-organized notes * Create folders with unlimited levels to manage your notes. * Move notes between folders. * iCloud sync keeps your notes up-to-date on all devices. * Export your notes in various formats anytime. — Upgrade to StoneNote Pro to unlock unlimited notes and iCloud sync. One-time purchase, no subscription fees, and enjoy future free updates.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NoteWork at 100% against StoneNote's 50%. NoteWork also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. NoteWork sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and StoneNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NoteWork ships an update every 4 days, StoneNote every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NoteWork | StoneNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HUMAN MAGIC Co., Ltd. | 斯熠 巩 |
Customer experience
NoteWork
StoneNote
In-app purchases
NoteWork
- Notework - 2GB$1.991 Month
- Notework - 20GB$3.991 Month
- Notework - 100GB$9.991 Month
StoneNote
- StoneNote Pro$4.99







