# Note.s Taking App vs Pentip

The clearest difference is rating: Note.s Taking App at 4.5 against Pentip's 1.0. Note.s Taking App also leads on ratings volume (30 vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). Pentip's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note.s Taking App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Pentip sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Note.s Taking App holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note.s Taking App has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Note.s Taking App ships an update every 10 days, Pentip every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note.s Taking App | Pentip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-taking-app-notesu/id6740911306/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pentip-notes-sketch-and-pdf/id6758833314/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 76 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Atharva System](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620858705) | [Khalil Khalil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875212135) |

## What reviewers say

### Note.s Taking App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-taking-app-notesu/id6740911306)

This app helps you quickly jot down ideas, create to-do lists, and manage tasks. Organize your notes with custom categories and color-coding. Export your notes as PDFs for easy sharing.

**Highlights:** Fast and easy note-taking, Color-coded notes, Customizable categories, Pin and favorite notes, Dark and light mode, PDF export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Notes Taking Pro Yearly Special | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $12.99 | per year |


### Pentip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pentip-notes-sketch-and-pdf/id6758833314)

This app combines typed notes, handwriting recognition, and PDF annotation. It allows you to seamlessly switch between typing and drawing on the same page, with your annotations intelligently linked to your text. Import PDFs, mark them up, and fill out forms with support for multiple languages.

**Highlights:** Handwriting recognition and search, Type and handwrite on the same page, Drawings move with text, Smart Dark mode for reading, PDF import and markup, Multi-language support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pentip Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pentip Pro Yearly | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note.s Taking App free?

Note.s Taking App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pentip free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Note.s Taking App or Pentip?

Note.s Taking App is rated higher. Note.s Taking App averages 4.5 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Pentip averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Note.s Taking App or Pentip have ads?

Note.s Taking App shows ads; Pentip does not.

### Which is updated more often, Note.s Taking App or Pentip?

Note.s Taking App ships an update every 10 days, and Pentip every 5 weeks. Most recently, Note.s Taking App was updated on October 28, 2026 and Pentip on October 31, 2026.

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