# Notes for iPhone vs Breakin'

The clearest difference is rating: Breakin' at 5.0 against Notes for iPhone's 4.0. Breakin' also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Notes for iPhone's advantage is ratings volume (71 vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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. Breakin' asks for nothing beyond the download.

Breakin' 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Notes for iPhone ships an update every 10 days, Breakin' every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes for iPhone | Breakin' |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-for-iphone-yepnotes/id668384667/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakin-shift-work-planner/id6786577313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 34.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 18 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Karim Angama](https://appshunter.io/developer/510838617) | [Dian Dinihari Yuliani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598856656) |

## 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 |


### Breakin'

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breakin-shift-work-planner/id6786577313)

Plan your non-traditional work schedule with a calm day planner. Organize shifts, set intentions, and use focus timers. Reflect on your day privately with voice input and on-device AI.

**Highlights:** Shift planning for non-9-to-5 schedules, Focus timer with Lock Screen support, Voice input and on-device AI, Daily timeline with intentions and tasks, Guided reflections and journaling, Private by design, no tracking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**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 Breakin' free?

Breakin' is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Notes for iPhone or Breakin'?

Breakin' is rated higher. Notes for iPhone averages 4.0 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Breakin' averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Notes for iPhone or Breakin' have ads?

Neither Notes for iPhone nor Breakin' shows ads.

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

Notes for iPhone ships an update every 10 days, and Breakin' every 3 weeks. Most recently, Notes for iPhone was updated on September 30, 2026 and Breakin' on October 1, 2026.

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