Comparison

Type vs MentionNotes

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

Head to head
About

Type

A simple text editor designed for mobile devices, offering code highlighting for various programming languages and line numbering. It allows for easy code editing on the go, mimicking desktop editor styles.

Highlights
  • Code highlighting for multiple languages
  • Line number display
  • Long line wrapping
  • Desktop-like code style
  • Easy mobile code editing
Features
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Type - A Pure Text Editor for user to edit text on Phone, it support to highlight when open lua, python, javascript file, it had the same code style like on the mac text Editor, it is easy edit code on phone when you on the train or any place had no PC. Feature √ Support code highlight when opne code file √ Support support code language: lua python3 javascript html Objective c c++ etc √ Support show line number √ Support wrap long line, take easy to view

About

MentionNotes

Features
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MentionNotes helps you remember the little things that people mention. Save the ideas your friends, family, partner, coworkers, or clients mention in passing. Generate gift ideas, favorite things, important dates, personal details, and thoughtful reminders so you can come back to them when it matters. Instead of trying to remember everything later, MentionNotes gives you a simple place to keep track of what people say, what they like, and what might make them feel appreciated. Use MentionNotes to: • Save gift ideas when someone mentions something they want • Organize notes by person • Track birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and other important dates • Pin useful details to someone’s profile • Keep a list of pending and purchased gift ideas • Turn messy notes into thoughtful gift suggestions with AI • Prepare for upcoming moments without scrambling at the last minute MentionNotes is built for thoughtful people who do not want every good idea scattered across texts, Notes apps, screenshots, and memory. Whether you are planning a birthday gift, remembering someone’s favorite coffee order, tracking what your partner casually mentioned months ago, or keeping notes for clients and colleagues, MentionNotes helps you be more intentional. Simple. Private. Thoughtful. Remember what they mentioned. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mentionnotes.com/privacy

Screenshots

Type2 screens
MentionNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Type at none against MentionNotes's 1. MentionNotes's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. MentionNotes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Type asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Type ships an update every 6 months, MentionNotes every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Type versus MentionNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypeMentionNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenZhen Yuyue Technology Co., Ltd.Andrew Lang

In-app purchases

None

Type

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MentionNotes

Subscriptions1
  • MentionNotes Plus$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Type free?
Type is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MentionNotes free?
MentionNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Type or MentionNotes have ads?
Neither Type nor MentionNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Type or MentionNotes?
Type ships an update every 6 months, and MentionNotes every 5 days. Most recently, Type was updated on November 4, 2026 and MentionNotes on November 5, 2026.

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