# Note26 vs Beanotes

The clearest difference is update cadence: Beanotes at every 5 days against Note26's every 3 weeks. Beanotes also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). Note26's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note26 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Beanotes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Note26 against 5.0 for Beanotes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Note26 ships an update every 3 weeks, Beanotes every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note26 | Beanotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note26-planner-and-reminders/id6503249459/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beanotes-remember-people/id6749189513/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 19 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Note26 Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748569793) | [Team Common Ground LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679567640) |

## What reviewers say

### Note26

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note26-planner-and-reminders/id6503249459)

This app offers a unique approach to note-taking by integrating directly with your calendar. Simply select a date and start typing your thoughts, to-do lists, or journal entries without any rigid structure. It provides a streamlined way to organize your life by day.

**Highlights:** One note per day organization, Instant writing without forms, Markdown support buttons, Calendar integration, To-do lists and reminders

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Note26 Pro | $4.99 | per month |


### Beanotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beanotes-remember-people/id6749189513)

Capture and organize important details about people and pets, from favorite orders to meaningful conversations. Strengthen relationships and cherish memories with a comprehensive system for remembering what matters most.

**Highlights:** Jot down observations and details, Capture special dates and events with photos, Track meaningful discussions, Write detailed narratives, Remember preferences and favorites, Map relationships and connections, Nearby notifications with location tracking

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly - Family Sharing | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note26 free?

Note26 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Beanotes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Note26 or Beanotes?

Note26 and Beanotes are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do Note26 or Beanotes have ads?

Neither Note26 nor Beanotes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Note26 or Beanotes?

Note26 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Beanotes every 5 days. Most recently, Note26 was updated on September 11, 2026 and Beanotes on June 5, 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.*