Paint Notes vs notes and bugs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Paint Notes
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Paint Notes replaces paper notebooks, providing a brand new electronic note taking experience. -Supports handwriting and text input, and can also add images, stickers, and graffiti. -Multiple types of paper can be selected with just one click, making it more convenient and concise to use. -Importing PDF is convenient for browsing, and you can make annotations and notes according to your needs. -Supports iPad, combined with Apple Pence, allows for free adjustment and performance. -Customize brush colors, thickness, and unleash unlimited creative potential. -Paperless management, which used to require a pile of paper notebooks to achieve sorting effects, can now be easily implemented on electronic apps. -Put notes in a folder, organize them in an orderly manner, and categorize and organize them according to projects, courses, or themes to keep them tidy -The powerful search function makes it easy to find notes from a long time ago. More features are continuously improving, and your support is our driving force!!!
notes and bugs
A digital space to capture ideas and organize thoughts on a customizable canvas. Decorate your notes with charming bug companions, stickers, and various elements to create a comforting and magical personal corner.
- Create and edit notes
- Free rearrangement on canvas
- Decorate with stickers and tape
- Add bug companions
- Personalize with backgrounds
- Local storage
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Welcome to notes and bugs, your cozy little space. Capture ideas, write quotes, and organize your notes on a customizable canvas filled with tiny bug companions and charming decorations. Features: • Create and edit notes anytime. • Rearrange everything freely on your canvas. • Decorate your space with stickers, washi tape, and stamps. • Invite adorable bug companions to wander around your creations. • Add tiny houses to make your canvas feel even more alive. • Personalize your experience with different backgrounds and styles. • Keep your notes stored locally on your device. Whether you're planning your day, collecting inspiration, or simply creating a comforting little corner for your thoughts, notes and bugs is here to make it feel a little more magical. Create a space that feels uniquely yours.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Paint Notes at 15.0 against notes and bugs's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Paint Notes | notes and bugs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 香屏 许 | Zulmy Linda Loo Cordova |
In-app purchases
Paint Notes
No in-app purchases
notes and bugs
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Paint Notes free?
Is notes and bugs free?
Do Paint Notes or notes and bugs have ads?
Which is updated more often, Paint Notes or notes and bugs?
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