# Notes for iPhone vs WhoeverNote

The clearest difference is rating: WhoeverNote at 5.0 against Notes for iPhone's 4.0. WhoeverNote also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 34%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Notes for iPhone's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

WhoeverNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notes for iPhone has 71 ratings behind it against 2, 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 53% of WhoeverNote's.

Notes for iPhone ships an update weekly, WhoeverNote monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes for iPhone | WhoeverNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-for-iphone-yepnotes/id668384667/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whoevernote-simple-note/id1145811782/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 34.3% of reviews | **52.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Karim Angama](https://appshunter.io/developer/510838617) | [YUMIKO HARAGUCHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/717920912) |

## 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 |


### WhoeverNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whoevernote-simple-note/id1145811782)

Quickly jot down and view notes directly on your home screen with customizable widgets. This app supports Apple Watch, offers various font and theme options for clarity, and includes features like word count, archiving, and tag search. It's ideal for immediate access to your thoughts, lists, and reminders.

**Highlights:** Home screen widget display, Apple Watch compatibility, Customizable font and theme, Memo word count, Tag search, Memo archiving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ad | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes for iPhone free?

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

### Is WhoeverNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notes for iPhone or WhoeverNote?

WhoeverNote is rated higher. Notes for iPhone averages 4.0 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while WhoeverNote averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Notes for iPhone or WhoeverNote have ads?

WhoeverNote shows ads; Notes for iPhone does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notes for iPhone or WhoeverNote?

Notes for iPhone ships an update weekly, and WhoeverNote monthly. Most recently, Notes for iPhone was updated on October 14, 2026 and WhoeverNote on September 28, 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.*