# ZyNotes vs NoteBlocks

The clearest difference is rating: NoteBlocks at 5.0 against ZyNotes's 4.8. NoteBlocks also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). ZyNotes's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ZyNotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and NoteBlocks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NoteBlocks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZyNotes has 27 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of ZyNotes's written reviews are positive against 100% of NoteBlocks's.

ZyNotes ships an update fortnightly, NoteBlocks weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZyNotes | NoteBlocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zynotes-private-notes/id6745183770/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteblocks-online-notes/id6746334096/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 86.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Md Imran Ansari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811164726) | [DEYAN PETKOV LAFCHIEV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816211830) |

## What reviewers say

### ZyNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zynotes-private-notes/id6745183770)

This app offers a secure, offline note-taking experience with no account required. It features a rich editor, to-do lists, image insertion, and PDF export. Customize your workspace and protect sensitive entries with a password.

**Highlights:** Fast and frictionless note-taking, Private and offline by default, Optional iCloud backup, Advanced note editor with rich formatting, Built-in to-do lists, Add photos to notes, Share notes as PDF, Lock and secure your notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zynotes Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Zynotes Premium (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Zynotes Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |


### NoteBlocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteblocks-online-notes/id6746334096)

This app transforms basic note-taking into a social journaling experience. Share notes with others like a social network while keeping personal entries private and secure locally. Features include drawing, photo attachments, voice-to-text, and reminders.

**Highlights:** Social note sharing, Secure local storage, Drawing and photo attachments, Voice-to-text input, Notification reminders, Cloud sync, Biometric lock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $22.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ZyNotes free?

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

### Is NoteBlocks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ZyNotes or NoteBlocks?

NoteBlocks is rated higher. ZyNotes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while NoteBlocks averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do ZyNotes or NoteBlocks have ads?

Neither ZyNotes nor NoteBlocks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ZyNotes or NoteBlocks?

ZyNotes ships an update fortnightly, and NoteBlocks weekly. Most recently, ZyNotes was updated on September 8, 2026 and NoteBlocks on September 15, 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.*