Comparison

Note Taker vs ZyNotes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Note Taker

Capture, organize, and share your thoughts and ideas effortlessly. This app offers a powerful editor, checklist creation, voice-to-text, and image insertion to enhance your note-taking experience. Stay organized with folder management, secure notes, and trash recovery.

Highlights
  • Powerful editor with customizable text styles
  • Intuitive checklist creation for tasks
  • Voice-to-text for quick note capture
  • Image insertion into notes
  • Folder management for organization
  • Secure notes with lock and password recovery
  • Easy sharing of notes
Features
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NoteMe: Capture, Organize, & Share Your Thoughts Effortlessly Welcome to NoteMe, the notepad app that's revolutionizing the way you capture, organize, and now, effortlessly share your thoughts and ideas. Whether you're penning down quick notes, detailed lists, or capturing fleeting thoughts, NoteMe is your go-to app for keeping everything neat, accessible, and shareable. Why NoteMe? - Powerful Editor: Unleash your creativity with our advanced editor—from lists and bullets to customizable text sizes, styles, and colors. - Create checklist: Our intuitive checklist feature is perfect for busy individuals who need to stay on top of tasks. Create personalized checklists for shopping, cooking, and more. - Voice to Text: Quickly convert spoken words into written notes with our intuitive voice-to-text feature. - Image Insertion: Add depth to your notes by incorporating images directly into your entries. - Customizable Backgrounds: Tailor your note-taking ambiance with customizable backgrounds, choosing from colors or images to match your mood. - Easy Sharing: Share your notes with friends, family, or colleagues at the tap of a button, making collaboration and sharing ideas simpler than ever. Stay Organized: - Folder Management: Sort your notes into specific folders for streamlined access and organization. - Secure Notes: Keep personal notes private with our lock feature, and rest easy with password recovery options. - Varied Themes: Express yourself with an assortment of themes, personalizing your notepad's look and feel. - Trash Recovery: Deleted notes are safely moved to the trash, giving you a chance to recover them before they're gone for good. Boost Your Note-Taking: - Backup & Restore: Move your note collection between devices seamlessly with our backup and restore feature. You can backup locally or use Google Drive. - Pin/Unpin: Highlight crucial notes by pinning them to the top of your list. - Sort Options: Personalize your organizational method with various sorting options. Get NoteMe Today! Embrace the ultimate note-taking experience with NoteMe. Beyond just capturing and organizing your thoughts, NoteMe's new easy-sharing functionality ensures that your great ideas and important reminders can be shared with anyone, anytime. Perfect for anyone and everyone—from students and professionals to anyone looking to streamline their daily life—NoteMe is here to help you stay organized, productive, and connected. Download NoteMe now and start organizing your life in a way that's not just efficient, but also collaborative and connected! We're Eager to Hear from You: We cherish your feedback. For any inquiries, suggestions, or to share how NoteMe has transformed your note-taking and sharing experience, reach out to us at support@godhitech.com. Together, let's make NoteMe the best it can be. Welcome to the NoteMe community, where capturing and sharing your thoughts has never been easier! Term Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ZyNotes

This app offers a secure, offline note-taking experience with no account required. It features a rich editor, to-do lists, image insertion, and PDF export. Customize your workspace and protect sensitive entries with a password.

Highlights
  • Fast and frictionless note-taking
  • Private and offline by default
  • Optional iCloud backup
  • Advanced note editor with rich formatting
  • Built-in to-do lists
  • Add photos to notes
  • Share notes as PDF
  • Lock and secure your notes
Features
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ZyNotes is a private and secure offline notes app for writing notes without internet. Take notes anytime with no account, no sync, and full control over your data. Key Features: 1. Fast & Frictionless Note-Taking Start taking notes instantly — no loading screens, no accounts, no unnecessary steps. Perfect for quick thoughts, study notes, journaling, or everyday writing. 2. Private & Offline by Default Your data stays securely on your device. No login, no syncing unless you choose it, and zero data collection. Ideal for private notes, sensitive information, and offline work. 3. Optional iCloud Backup Turn on iCloud Backup anytime to automatically store your notes safely in your personal iCloud account. Easily restore notes or switch devices without losing data. 4. Advanced Note Editor Write with power and clarity using the rich formatting toolbar: - Bold, italics, underline - Headings & titles - Checklists - Numbered lists - Bullet points - Code blocks - Quotes & highlights - Insert images Everything designed for a smooth, distraction-free experience. 5. Built-In To-Do Lists - Use ZyNotes as your offline task manager. - Create checklists, track daily tasks, manage projects, organize study goals, or plan routines — all inside your notes. - No cloud, no accounts. Just simple and effective task tracking. 6. Add Photos to Notes Embed images directly inside your notes — perfect for saving documents, whiteboard snapshots, inspiration photos, or reminders. 7. Share Notes as PDF Instantly export any note as a clean, formatted PDF. Great for sharing study summaries, work documents, meeting notes, or professional material. 8. Customizable Design Make your workspace your own with: - Beautiful themes (light/dark/system) - Custom backgrounds - Multiple font options - Adjustable text sizes 9. Organize with Categories Sort your notes into categories for simple and clear organization — work, journal, study, ideas, or anything you choose. 10. Lock & Secure Your Notes Protect private entries with a password. Reliable protection for sensitive content. 11. Lightweight & Responsive ZyNotes launches instantly, runs smoothly, and keeps memory usage low — perfect for fast note-taking on the go. This app is designed for students, professionals, creators, and anyone who wants a fast, private, customizable, and secure note-taking experience — online or offline. Stay private. Stay organized. Stay productive with ZyNotes. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://zynotes.pntapps.com/privacy

Screenshots

Note Taker4 screens
ZyNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ZyNotes at 4.8 against Note Taker's 4.2. ZyNotes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Note Taker's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Note Taker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ZyNotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZyNotes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZyNotes has 27 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Note Taker ships an update every 2 months, ZyNotes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Note Taker versus ZyNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNote TakerZyNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)4.8 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—86.2% of reviews
Number of ratings527 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGODHITECH JSCMd Imran Ansari

Customer experience

Note Taker

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

ZyNotes

All ratings27 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral7.4%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive86.2%
Neutral10.3%
Negative3.4%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Note Taker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$14.99
3 purchases

ZyNotes

Subscriptions2
  • Zynotes Weekly Premium$3.997 Days
  • Zynotes Premium (Annual)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Zynotes Lifetime Access$39.99

Questions

Is Note Taker free?
Note Taker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZyNotes free?
ZyNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Note Taker or ZyNotes?
ZyNotes is rated higher. Note Taker averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while ZyNotes averages 4.8 from 27 ratings.
Do Note Taker or ZyNotes have ads?
Note Taker shows ads; ZyNotes does not.
Which is updated more often, Note Taker or ZyNotes?
Note Taker ships an update every 2 months, and ZyNotes fortnightly. Most recently, Note Taker was updated on August 27, 2026 and ZyNotes on September 8, 2026.

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