# X vs Note.s Taking App

The clearest difference is rating: X at 5.0 against Note.s Taking App's 4.5. X also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Note.s Taking App's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (28 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note.s Taking App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. X asks for nothing beyond the download.

X holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note.s Taking App has 28 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

X ships an update monthly, Note.s Taking App every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Note.s Taking App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-notes-ai-study-notes/id6498873540/reviews)** | [4.5 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-taking-app-notesu/id6740911306/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VanAnh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768719425) | [Atharva System](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620858705) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-notes-ai-study-notes/id6498873540)

This AI-powered note-taking app helps students organize and access study materials across devices. It converts handwriting, speech, and images to text, and allows for lecture recording. Notes are kept private and secure within the Apple ecosystem.

**Highlights:** Handwriting to Text conversion, Speech to Text for lectures, Image to Text (OCR), Voice notes for lectures, iPad & Mac sync via iCloud, Private and secure note-taking

**In-app purchases:** none


### Note.s Taking App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-taking-app-notesu/id6740911306)

This app helps you quickly jot down ideas, create to-do lists, and manage tasks. Organize your notes with custom categories and color-coding. Export your notes as PDFs for easy sharing.

**Highlights:** Fast and easy note-taking, Color-coded notes, Customizable categories, Pin and favorite notes, Dark and light mode, PDF export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Notes Taking Pro Yearly Special | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Note.s Taking App free?

Note.s Taking App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, X or Note.s Taking App?

X is rated higher. X averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Note.s Taking App averages 4.5 from 28 ratings.

### Do X or Note.s Taking App have ads?

Note.s Taking App shows ads; X does not.

### Which is updated more often, X or Note.s Taking App?

X ships an update monthly, and Note.s Taking App every 10 days. Most recently, X was updated on September 28, 2026 and Note.s Taking App on September 29, 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.*