# Tab Squasher vs NotePatch

The clearest difference is rating: NotePatch at 5.0 against Tab Squasher's 2.0. NotePatch also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Tab Squasher's advantage is monetization model (free vs freemium) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tab Squasher sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and NotePatch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NotePatch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Tab Squasher ships an update every 3 months, NotePatch monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tab Squasher | NotePatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tab-squasher-save-and-read-later/id6741787749/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepatch-scan-and-print-notes/id6761771173/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 75 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shotdoor](https://appshunter.io/developer/530049796) | [慧敏 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891292852) |

## What reviewers say

### Tab Squasher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tab-squasher-save-and-read-later/id6741787749)

This Safari Extension helps you declutter your browser by saving all open tabs with a single tap and closing them. Restore your tabs later when needed, providing a clean slate for your mind and browser.

**Highlights:** Save all open tabs, Close all tabs with one click, Restore tabs later, Local tab storage, Safari Extension

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tab Squasher Pro - 3 Months | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Tab Squasher Pro Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |


### NotePatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepatch-scan-and-print-notes/id6761771173)

Transform handwritten notes, sketches, and screenshots into perfectly sized printable patches. Extract text from images, edit, and print in under a minute. Core features are free and work offline.

**Highlights:** Document scanning with edge detection, Precise physical-width control, Ink Saver mode, Brush mask for sensitive content, Batch editing, On-device OCR for text extraction, AI recognition for messy handwriting (Pro)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tab Squasher free?

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

### Is NotePatch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tab Squasher or NotePatch?

NotePatch is rated higher. Tab Squasher averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NotePatch averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tab Squasher or NotePatch have ads?

Neither Tab Squasher nor NotePatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tab Squasher or NotePatch?

Tab Squasher ships an update every 3 months, and NotePatch monthly. Most recently, Tab Squasher was updated on October 11, 2026 and NotePatch on October 20, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*