# NoteIt vs Tinker

NoteIt and Tinker both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of NoteIt's written reviews are positive against 60% of Tinker's. NoteIt also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NoteIt sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Tinker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NoteIt holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of NoteIt's written reviews are positive against 60% of Tinker's.

NoteIt ships an update every 3 weeks, Tinker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoteIt | Tinker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteit-collection-and-note-log/id6670303253/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinker-watch-face-studio/id6740776805/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YUUSUI KASHIWAGI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711666436) | [Rasmus Nielsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749229300) |

## What reviewers say

### NoteIt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteit-collection-and-note-log/id6670303253)

Organize your thoughts, memories, and personal data with customizable entries. Combine text, images, ratings, and links, then use categories and tags to easily find and manage your information.

**Highlights:** Customizable entries with text, images, ratings, and links, Organize with categories and tags, Filter, search, and sort notes, Multiple layout styles for note lists, Light and dark mode support, View entry statistics

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| One-time purchase | $24.99 | one-time |


### Tinker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinker-watch-face-studio/id6740776805)

Design and personalize your phone's home screen with custom watch face widgets. Choose from pre-made assets or build your own unique timepiece to match your style. Set up your custom widget in seconds for a personalized look.

**Highlights:** Design custom watch face widgets, Use pre-defined assets, Build widgets from scratch, Customize backgrounds, hands, and centerpieces, Import custom assets, Add widgets to home screen

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoteIt free?

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

### Is Tinker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NoteIt or Tinker?

NoteIt is rated higher. NoteIt averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Tinker averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do NoteIt or Tinker have ads?

Neither NoteIt nor Tinker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NoteIt or Tinker?

NoteIt ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tinker every 3 months. Most recently, NoteIt was updated on November 14, 2026 and Tinker on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*