# HotNote vs NoteBlob

The clearest difference is ads: NoteBlob at none against HotNote's shown. HotNote's advantage is iOS requirement (14 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HotNote | NoteBlob |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteblob/id6761648648/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 28 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gehui Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782769719) | [Gaetan Zanella](https://appshunter.io/developer/933259789) |

## What reviewers say

### HotNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotnote-ai-content-creator-pro/id6740635521)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NoteBlob

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteblob/id6761648648)

This app is a markdown note editor that uses Git for version control, ensuring no proprietary formats or complex systems. It offers a powerful editor, full-text search, and a simple Git workflow for managing your notes. Your notes are stored in your own repository, providing open-source freedom and no vendor lock-in.

**Highlights:** Markdown editor, Full-text search, Git commit, push, merge workflow, Note linking, GitHub token backup

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HotNote free?

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

### Is NoteBlob free?

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

### Do HotNote or NoteBlob have ads?

HotNote shows ads; NoteBlob does not.

### Which is updated more often, HotNote or NoteBlob?

HotNote ships an update weekly, and NoteBlob weekly. Most recently, HotNote was updated on September 9, 2026 and NoteBlob on August 11, 2026.

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