# Notes for iPhone vs Itemia

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Itemia at 100% against Notes for iPhone's 34%. Itemia also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0). 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 Itemia sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Itemia holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notes for iPhone has 71 ratings behind it against 6, 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 100% of Itemia's.

Notes for iPhone ships an update every 10 days, Itemia monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes for iPhone | Itemia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-for-iphone-yepnotes/id668384667/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itemia-home-inventory-boxes/id6788200034/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 34.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Karim Angama](https://appshunter.io/developer/510838617) | [Adrian Pompa Pena](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869475074) |

## 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 |


### Itemia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itemia-home-inventory-boxes/id6788200034)

Easily track your belongings with this home inventory app. Organize items by location, room, and box, then use QR codes for quick retrieval. Features AI-powered suggestions, global search, and export options for insurance purposes.

**Highlights:** Organize by location, room, and box, QR code scanning for quick access, AI-powered item name and category suggestions, Global search across all inventory, Export inventory as PDF or CSV, Printable QR labels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthy | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | Free | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes for iPhone free?

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

### Is Itemia free?

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

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

Itemia is rated higher. Notes for iPhone averages 4.0 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Itemia averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

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

Itemia shows ads; Notes for iPhone does not.

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

Notes for iPhone ships an update every 10 days, and Itemia monthly. Most recently, Notes for iPhone was updated on August 30, 2026 and Itemia on September 21, 2026.

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