Comparison

Postnote vs Pebble

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

Head to head
About

Postnote

Features
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Postnote is a simple, intuitive note manager built for unmatched speed. Capture your thoughts the moment they arise, with zero friction. With seamless iCloud sync, your ideas stay organized and accessible across all your devices, making it effortless to jot down and review your notes anytime, anywhere.

About

Pebble

Features
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Pebble is the fastest way to write a memo โ€” and the only memo app that keeps it visible after you write it. **Capture in 3 Seconds** Open, write, done. Ask Siri. Tap the Lock Screen widget. Pebble catches your thought before it slips away. No folders, no setup โ€” just write. **Keep One Note Always Visible** Pin a memo to the Dynamic Island, widgets, and the top of your list. No need to dig through notes. Your most important thought stays right where you can see it. **Think It, Save It** Ideas don't wait. Neither does Pebble. Save from the app, widgets, Siri, or Shortcuts โ€” in under 3 seconds. **Dynamic Island Quick Capture** Your pinned memo lives in the Dynamic Island. Tap to create a new memo instantly โ€” no hunting for the app. **Widgets & Lock Screen** Place Pebble on your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Your memos are always one glance away. **Siri & Shortcuts** "Hey Siri, memo with Pebble" โ€” hands-free memo creation. Works with Shortcuts and the Action Button too. **Quick Delete** Pebble is for fleeting thoughts. Turn on Quick Delete to clear memos with one tap. **Pastel Design** Soft pastel colors. A calm, minimal design. Memos should feel light. **Pebble Pro** One-time purchase to remove all ads. Pebble: Don't pile up notes โ€” let them float.

Screenshots

Postnote4 screens
Pebble4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pebble at weekly against Postnote's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Postnote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pebble sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Postnote ships an update monthly, Pebble weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Postnote versus Pebble: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPostnotePebble
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdai kawaguchiTakahiro Machida

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Postnote

One-time1
  • Unlock note posting limit$1.99
1 purchases

Pebble

One-time1
  • Pebble Pro$0.99

Questions

Is Postnote free?
Postnote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pebble free?
Pebble is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Postnote or Pebble have ads?
Neither Postnote nor Pebble shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Postnote or Pebble?
Postnote ships an update monthly, and Pebble weekly. Most recently, Postnote was updated on September 15, 2026 and Pebble on September 14, 2026.

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