Comparison

Modern Pen and Paper vs Notesa

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

Head to head
About

Modern Pen and Paper

Features
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Modern Pen and Paper allows you to quickly create and share notes / checklists. Our mission is to provide a means to reduce the consumption of paper, while keeping you mobile and organized. Embrace Technology! Modern Pen and Paper is our signature app which is just one of our green projects. We have heavily reduce paper consumption through all our workout tracking apps. Let's see if we can reduce more! Please Print Responsibly! The Modern Pen and Paper Companyβ„’ Creating apps that save more than time! Designed, compiled, and proud to say, Made in U.S.A.

About

Notesa

Features
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Notesa – Safe Notes & Quick Your private, modern, and beautifully simple note-taking companion. Fast, ad-free, and designed for total privacy β€” so you can focus on your ideas, not distractions. Key Features Unlimited Notes: Create, edit, and delete your notes effortlessly. Smart Categories: Organize your thoughts with six ready-to-use categories or create your own. PIN Lock: Protect sensitive notes with a secure 4-digit PIN. Favorites: Keep important notes easily accessible. Smart Search: Instantly find what you need with the built-in search engine. Rich Text Editor: Format your notes with colors, links, and styles. 12 Custom Themes: Personalize your experience with elegant color palettes. Multilingual Support: Available in English and Turkish. Backup & Restore: Export or import your notes safely in JSON format. Who Is It For? Students: Class notes, study plans, and reminders Professionals: Work ideas and quick meeting notes Writers: Drafts, story concepts, and inspirations Everyone: Daily journaling, lists, and quick thoughts Why Notesa? Completely free core features 100% ad-free experience Fast, lightweight, and reliable Continuously updated with new features Designed based on real user feedback Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Modern Pen and Paper4 screens
Notesa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Modern Pen and Paper at Free against Notesa's $99.99. Modern Pen and Paper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Notesa's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Modern Pen and Paper is free to download; Notesa costs $99.99 up front. Notesa sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Modern Pen and Paper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Modern Pen and Paper ships an update every 3 months, Notesa every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Modern Pen and Paper versus Notesa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModern Pen and PaperNotesa
PriceFree β€” better$99.99
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.115.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarc BalzariniMetin Meric

In-app purchases

None

Modern Pen and Paper

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Notesa

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Plan$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Modern Pen and Paper free?
Modern Pen and Paper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Notesa free?
Notesa costs $99.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Modern Pen and Paper or Notesa have ads?
Neither Modern Pen and Paper nor Notesa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Modern Pen and Paper or Notesa?
Modern Pen and Paper ships an update every 3 months, and Notesa every 4 days. Most recently, Modern Pen and Paper was updated on November 8, 2026 and Notesa on November 9, 2026.

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