# Notes vs SmartDocs Library

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notes at none against SmartDocs Library's 9. Notes also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). SmartDocs Library's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 days). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartDocs Library sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notes ships an update every 2 days, SmartDocs Library daily. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes | SmartDocs Library |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | **Daily** |
| Size | 8 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KIET NGUYEN TAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696408238) | [Thies Harm Landsberger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875279128) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-notepad-and-notebook/id6514304127)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SmartDocs Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartdocs-library/id6760452990)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmartDocs Library Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Smart Docs Library Pro Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Small Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Coffee | $5.99 | one-time |
| Small Meal | $7.99 | one-time |
| Healthy Meal | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1kg Coffee | $22.99 | one-time |
| SmartDocs Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes free?

Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SmartDocs Library free?

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

### Do Notes or SmartDocs Library have ads?

Neither Notes nor SmartDocs Library shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notes or SmartDocs Library?

Notes ships an update every 2 days, and SmartDocs Library daily. Most recently, Notes was updated on October 6, 2026 and SmartDocs Library on September 29, 2026.

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