# ProProfs Project vs Noteshelf

The clearest difference is rating: Noteshelf at 4.6 against ProProfs Project's 4.0. Noteshelf also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 1). ProProfs Project's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Noteshelf sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. ProProfs Project asks for nothing beyond the download.

Noteshelf holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noteshelf has 7.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 57% and 57% positive.

ProProfs Project ships an update every 10 months, Noteshelf every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProProfs Project | Noteshelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proprofs-project/id649384189/reviews) | **[4.6 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteshelf-ai-notes-and-pdf/id6458735203/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews | **56.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 558 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Batia Infotech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1218142698) | [Fluid Touch Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318004740) |

## What reviewers say

### ProProfs Project

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proprofs-project/id649384189)

Manage projects, assign tasks, and track progress with this team collaboration tool. It allows you to monitor working hours, generate client reports, and create invoices. Access all features on the go to stay organized and efficient.

**Highlights:** Project and task creation, Daily deadline reminders, Project calendar visualization, Task progress monitoring, Inline task comments, Invoice creation and sending

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Noteshelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteshelf-ai-notes-and-pdf/id6458735203)

Create handwritten notes, annotate PDFs, and record audio with this app. It offers extensive customization for notebooks, a variety of writing tools, and AI-powered features for summarization and translation. Organize your thoughts and documents seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Handwritten note creation, PDF annotation and markup, Audio recording with notes, AI-powered summarization and translation, Customizable notebooks and templates, Handwriting to text conversion, Document scanning and import

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noteshelf 3 Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Noteshelf 3 Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Noteshelf 3 Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Noteshelf3 Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Noteshelf3 Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Noteshelf3 Monthly Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Noteshelf 3 Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf 3 Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf 3 Yearly Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium for Noteshelf 2 users | $9.99 | one-time |
| Noteshelf 3 Premium - Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth handwriting experience
- 📚 Versatile note-taking features
- 🎨 Customizable templates and covers
- 🔍 Accurate handwriting recognition
- 💻 Seamless integration across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔄 Sync issues between devices
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data security
- 🔍 Unreliable search functionality
- 🔧 Buggy or missing features from previous versions

**Reported bugs**

- Notebooks failing to open or sync correctly
- Handwriting recognition not working as expected
- Imported PDFs losing formatting or functionality
- Unexpected loss of data or notes
- Compatibility issues with older devices or operating systems

**Requested features**

- Add ability to create folders within notebooks
- Improve page organization and navigation
- Implement a more intuitive color picker and pen customization
- Introduce a history/undo feature for linked pages
- Add support for custom stickers and templates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProProfs Project free?

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

### Is Noteshelf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ProProfs Project or Noteshelf?

Noteshelf is rated higher. ProProfs Project averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Noteshelf averages 4.6 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do ProProfs Project or Noteshelf have ads?

Neither ProProfs Project nor Noteshelf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProProfs Project or Noteshelf?

ProProfs Project ships an update every 10 months, and Noteshelf every 5 days. Most recently, ProProfs Project was updated on October 7, 2026 and Noteshelf on October 23, 2026.

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