Comparison

Notes for iPhone vs Selene

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Notes for iPhone

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
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Just you and your note. YepNotes is a clean and focused note-taking app designed to give you a simple space to write, without visual clutter or unnecessary distractions. It is made for the small things you do not want to forget: an idea, a shopping list, a task for later, a Wi-Fi code, a parking spot, a recipe or an important reminder. A clean and fast way to capture quick notes, lists and reminders. Open, write, swipe, done. ◆ Just you and your note YepNotes is designed around a simple idea: when you need to write something down, the app should stay out of the way. No heavy workspace, no crowded interface, just a clear place for your note. ◆ Quick notes, without friction Capture your ideas in seconds with a simple and focused note-taking experience. YepNotes helps you save small thoughts, memos, lists and reminders without complicated menus. ◆ Designed around gestures YepNotes keeps the interface clean with natural swipe gestures. Swipe to save, cancel, delete, create notes or access quick actions without adding buttons everywhere. ◆ Notes, photos and checklists Create simple notes with text, photos and checklists. Keep everything useful in one place, whether you are preparing a list, saving an idea or organizing a task. ◆ Reminders and notifications Add reminders to your notes and get notified at the right time. Perfect for tasks, appointments, shopping lists or anything you do not want to forget. ◆ Tasks and to-do lists Turn quick notes into simple tasks. Use YepNotes to manage your priorities, prepare your day, organize a recipe or keep track of things to do. ◆ Lists and color markers Organize your notes with lists and colors. Keep important notes easy to spot and sort your ideas, lists, tasks and memos in a way that makes sense to you. ◆ Siri Shortcuts Create notes faster with Siri Shortcuts. Add a note to a list, create a note with a reminder, or save a note directly in a specific list without opening the app. ◆ iCloud sync Sync your notes across your Apple devices with iCloud. Keep your notes with you on iPhone, iPad and more. ◆ YepNotes on Apple Watch Create notes by dictation, add reminders, manage lists, delete notes and mark important notes with colors directly from your Apple Watch. ◆ Widgets for quick access Add YepNotes widgets to quickly see your recent notes, reminders and important information on your Home Screen, Lock Screen or Today View. ◆ Customizable themes Personalize YepNotes with different themes and make your note-taking experience feel more comfortable and personal. ◆ YepNotes Pro Unlock more ways to organize your notes with YepNotes Pro. Customize your note lists with icons and colors, create more than 10 note lists, and use advanced list widgets to keep your notes visible and easy to access. Choose the Pro option that fits you best: monthly, yearly or lifetime. YepNotes is not made to be a heavy workspace. It is made to help you capture quick notes, simple lists and everyday reminders with less friction. Just you and your note. Download YepNotes and start taking simple notes faster. __________ Twitter: YepNoteS Terms of Use: https://yepnotes.kangama.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://yepnotes.kangama.com/en/privacy-policy/

About

Selene

This app provides a dedicated calendar solution for shift workers, including nurses, doctors, and customer service staff. It offers automatic and manual scheduling, colleague calendars, and detailed statistics. Enjoy a customizable interface with multiple themes and icons, plus iCloud synchronization for data backup and multi-device sharing.

Highlights
  • Automatic and manual shift scheduling
  • Unlimited colleague calendars
  • Shift swap recording
  • Clear shift statistics
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Customizable themes and icons
  • Widget support
Features
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Selene is a shift calendar for people who work rotating or irregular shifts. No ads. No in-app purchases. No sign-up. All 30 themes included. SHIFT ALARMS Set an alarm time for each shift type. Alarms are scheduled automatically around your shifts. Requires iOS 26 or later. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS View upcoming shifts and events without opening the app. COMPARE SCHEDULES Add multiple calendars to compare your shifts with other people's. SHIFT STATISTICS View shift statistics for a selected date range. SHARE SCHEDULES Share your schedule with family, friends, or colleagues. EXPORT SCHEDULES Export shift calendars as PDFs or images, and multi-person schedules as CSV spreadsheets. Share or print your schedules. EXPORT TO SYSTEM CALENDAR Add your shifts to the system calendar. NOTES AND REMINDERS Record notes and shift swaps, and set event reminders. THEMES AND LAYOUTS Choose from 30 themes with an illustrated classic layout. DARK MODE All themes support light and dark mode, with the option to follow your device's settings. HOLIDAYS Display U.S. federal holidays in your calendar. ICLOUD SYNC Sync and back up your schedule across your devices using iCloud. DEVICE SUPPORT Available on iPhone and iPad, with adaptive layouts for iPhone Duo. Launched in 2018, Selene is now in its ninth year and still regularly updated. Thank you to every user, longtime and new, for your support and feedback. Feature requests and reports of issues are welcome. Contact us in the app: Settings > Contact Developer.

Screenshots

Notes for iPhone4 screens
Selene4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Selene at 91% against Notes for iPhone's 34%. Selene also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Selene holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Notes for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 91% of Selene's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes for iPhone ships an update weekly, Selene every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Notes for iPhone versus Selene: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes for iPhoneSelene
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (71 ratings)4.7 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.3% of reviews90.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings71 — better31
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarim AngamaJiawen Sun

Customer experience

Notes for iPhone

All ratings71 ratings
Positive71.8%
Neutral8.5%
Negative19.7%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive34.3%
Neutral17.1%
Negative48.6%

Selene

All ratings31 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral6.5%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral9.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Notes for iPhone

Subscriptions2
  • YepNotes Pro Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • YepNoteS Pro Annual7 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • YepNoteS Pro Lifetime$49.99
None

Selene

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notes for iPhone free?
Notes for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Selene free?
Selene is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Notes for iPhone or Selene?
Selene is rated higher. Notes for iPhone averages 4.0 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Selene averages 4.7 from 31 ratings.
Do Notes for iPhone or Selene have ads?
Neither Notes for iPhone nor Selene shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notes for iPhone or Selene?
Notes for iPhone ships an update weekly, and Selene every 3 days. Most recently, Notes for iPhone was updated on October 14, 2026 and Selene on October 21, 2026.

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