Comparison

Notes for iPhone vs Lunbi

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

Lunbi

This app helps you build consistent habits by allowing you to set custom goals and track your progress visually. Watch your efforts grow into a unique digital world as you complete your routines.

Highlights
  • Customizable habit goals (weekly, monthly, bi-monthly)
  • One-tap habit check-in
  • Visual progress tracking
  • Gamified world growth
  • iCloud sync for data backup
  • Create and edit habits
Features
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Read 3 times a week. Exercise twice. Lunbi is a habit tracker that lets you choose your pace and see small actions grow into a world of your own. GOALS THAT FIT REAL LIFE Set how often you want to do each habit: every week, every month, or every two months. Work toward a weekly goal on the days that suit you. Missing a day does not erase the progress you have made this week. ONE TAP, VISIBLE PROGRESS Check off a completed habit with one tap. See how many times you have done it and how close you are to your goal. Keep reading, exercise, study, and other routines together in a simple habit list. A LITTLE WORLD THAT GROWS WITH YOU Your check-ins leave traces in a world of islands, stars, and light. Explore with a small companion, watch your world take shape, and revisit past weeks to see what you have built. • Create and edit your own habits • Choose weekly, monthly, or every-two-month goals • Check in with one tap and follow your progress • Look back on previous weeks • Discover a world that grows with your effort YOUR RECORDS, WITH ICLOUD No separate Lunbi account is required. Habits and check-ins are saved on your device. When iCloud is available, your habits, check-ins, world progress, and selected settings also sync through your private iCloud database across your devices. PLANS AND FREE TRIAL Continued use after onboarding requires an active subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Eligible Apple Accounts can start a 14-day free trial by confirming an annual subscription in the App Store. If you do not cancel, the annual fee is charged when the trial ends and the subscription renews automatically. Cancel in your Apple Account settings at least 24 hours before the trial or current subscription period ends. Plans, local prices, and trial eligibility are shown before purchase. Terms of Use (Standard Apple EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Notes for iPhone4 screens
Lunbi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lunbi at 100% against Notes for iPhone's 34%. Notes for iPhone's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Lunbi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes for iPhone ships an update weekly, Lunbi every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Notes for iPhone versus Lunbi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes for iPhoneLunbi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (71 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings71 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKarim AngamahyeukJin kim

Customer experience

Notes for iPhone

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

Lunbi

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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
3 purchases

Lunbi

Subscriptions2
  • Lunbi Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Lunbi Pro Yearly14 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lunbi Pro Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Notes for iPhone free?
Notes for iPhone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lunbi free?
Lunbi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Notes for iPhone or Lunbi have ads?
Neither Notes for iPhone nor Lunbi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notes for iPhone or Lunbi?
Notes for iPhone ships an update weekly, and Lunbi every 4 days. Most recently, Notes for iPhone was updated on November 6, 2026 and Lunbi on November 6, 2026.

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