# Notes for iPhone vs Do.List

The clearest difference is rating: Do.List at 4.7 against Notes for iPhone's 4.0. Do.List also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 34%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notes for iPhone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Do.List asks for nothing beyond the download.

Do.List holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Do.List has 2.5K ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Notes for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 76% of Do.List's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes for iPhone | Do.List |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-for-iphone-yepnotes/id668384667/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolist-to-do-list-organizer/id1036135343/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 71 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 34.3% of reviews | **76.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 28 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Karim Angama](https://appshunter.io/developer/510838617) | [DG Apps, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/881345071) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-for-iphone-yepnotes/id668384667)

Easily create reminders and take notes with an intuitive interface. Manage your notes and tasks directly from your Apple Watch, and access your most recent entries via widgets. Personalize your experience with themes and ensure your data is backed up and synced across devices.

**Highlights:** Apple Watch management, Voice dictation for notes, Widget for quick access, iCloud backup and sync, Customizable themes, To-do list functionality, Color markers for notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YepNotes Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| YepNoteS Pro Annual | $11.99 | per year |
| YepNoteS Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Do.List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolist-to-do-list-organizer/id1036135343)

Organize your daily tasks and life with three main lists: Today, Tomorrow, and Later. Utilize "Life Lists" for groceries, reminders, books to read, and more. This app focuses on simplicity and personal organization without ads or accounts.

**Highlights:** Today, Tomorrow, Later lists, Customizable "Life Lists", Drag and drop prioritization, iCloud backup and syncing, Apple Watch support, Today widget, Motivational notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helps stay organized
- 👍 Customizable lists
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 👍 Useful life lists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🐛 Syncing and backup issues
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🤔 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect item movement between lists
- Grocery list not saving custom items
- App freezing and crashing
- Syncing and backup failures

**Requested features**

- Recurring tasks
- Reminders and notifications
- Ability to rearrange list items
- iPad and Apple Watch support
- Multilingual support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes for iPhone free?

Notes for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Do.List free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notes for iPhone or Do.List?

Do.List is rated higher. Notes for iPhone averages 4.0 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Do.List averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Notes for iPhone or Do.List have ads?

Neither Notes for iPhone nor Do.List shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notes for iPhone or Do.List?

Notes for iPhone ships an update weekly, and Do.List weekly. Most recently, Notes for iPhone was updated on October 23, 2026 and Do.List on October 26, 2026.

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