# NextNote vs MyBox

The clearest difference is price: MyBox at Free against NextNote's $5.99. NextNote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

MyBox is free to download; NextNote costs $5.99 up front. MyBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NextNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

NextNote ships an update every 5 days, MyBox every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NextNote | MyBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybox-message-yourself/id6806543053/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **6** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [劲灿 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547584056) | [Raj Tripathi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884416652) |

## What reviewers say

### NextNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextnote-notes-and-ai-writing/id6503905670)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### MyBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybox-message-yourself/id6806543053)

This app provides a private, local space to message yourself and store various types of content like notes, links, and files. It allows for organized saving with password-protected boxes and offline access, offering a secure alternative to cloud storage.

**Highlights:** Message yourself notes and reminders, Save links, images, videos, and files, Share content from other apps, Search saved items, Create separate content boxes, Password-protect private boxes, Offline local storage

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MyBox Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NextNote free?

NextNote costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MyBox free?

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

### Do NextNote or MyBox have ads?

Neither NextNote nor MyBox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NextNote or MyBox?

NextNote ships an update every 5 days, and MyBox every 9 days. Most recently, NextNote was updated on October 24, 2026 and MyBox on October 24, 2026.

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