# Notes+ vs JotScreen

The clearest difference is rating: JotScreen at 5.0 against Notes+'s 3.7. JotScreen also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months). Notes+'s advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notes+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and JotScreen sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

JotScreen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

Notes+ ships an update every 8 months, JotScreen every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes+ | JotScreen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-plus-inkpad-notepad/id6742770168/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jotscreen/id6761697323/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 62 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brijesh Kanani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701787580) | [SABIO LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890954549) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-plus-inkpad-notepad/id6742770168)

Capture ideas with a versatile note-taking app that combines handwriting, typing, sketching, and audio recording. Organize your life with planners, to-do lists, and reminders, all while personalizing your notes with custom styles and images.

**Highlights:** Digital handwriting and typing, Planners and to-do lists, Reminders and scheduling, PDF annotation, Audio recording sync, Image and sketch integration, Password protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### JotScreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jotscreen/id6761697323)

Transform your screen into a dynamic wall of colorful sticky notes for jotting down thoughts, sketching ideas, or tracking tasks. Organize notes with boards, pin important items, and enjoy instant search. Built for privacy with all data stored locally.

**Highlights:** Digital sticky notes, Freehand drawing with Apple Pencil, Checklist task tracking, Home Screen widgets, Markdown support for text notes, Organize notes into boards, Privacy-focused, local storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JotScreen Premium (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| JotScreen Premium (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| JotScreen Premium Purchase | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes+ free?

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

### Is JotScreen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notes+ or JotScreen?

JotScreen is rated higher. Notes+ averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while JotScreen averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Notes+ or JotScreen have ads?

Neither Notes+ nor JotScreen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notes+ or JotScreen?

Notes+ ships an update every 8 months, and JotScreen every 6 weeks. Most recently, Notes+ was updated on October 2, 2026 and JotScreen on October 6, 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.*