# Notes for iPhone vs Astronaut's Journal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Astronaut's Journal at 100% against Notes for iPhone's 34%. Astronaut's Journal also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Notes for iPhone's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). On ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Notes for iPhone is free to download; Astronaut's Journal costs $9.99 up front. Notes for iPhone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Astronaut's Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Astronaut's Journal holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Notes for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 100% of Astronaut's Journal's.

Notes for iPhone ships an update weekly, Astronaut's Journal every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes for iPhone | Astronaut's Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-for-iphone-yepnotes/id668384667/reviews) | **[4.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astronauts-journal/id1361407595/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 34.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 28 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Karim Angama](https://appshunter.io/developer/510838617) | [Deniz Dulat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1361407594) |

## 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 |


### Astronaut's Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astronauts-journal/id1361407595)

This app offers guided journaling prompts and structured journals to explore your inner self and outer life. It includes sections for clearing your mind, practicing gratitude, interpreting dreams, capturing ideas, tracking goals, and celebrating achievements.

**Highlights:** Guided journaling prompts, Inner self exploration, Outer life investigation, Gratitude journaling, Dream interpretation, Goal setting and tracking, Idea capture

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes for iPhone free?

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

### Is Astronaut's Journal free?

Astronaut's Journal costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Notes for iPhone or Astronaut's Journal?

Astronaut's Journal is rated higher. Notes for iPhone averages 4.0 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Astronaut's Journal averages 4.9 from 35 ratings.

### Do Notes for iPhone or Astronaut's Journal have ads?

Neither Notes for iPhone nor Astronaut's Journal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notes for iPhone or Astronaut's Journal?

Notes for iPhone ships an update weekly, and Astronaut's Journal every 7 months. Most recently, Notes for iPhone was updated on October 14, 2026 and Astronaut's Journal on June 10, 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.*