Comparison

Cards plus vs Notes 3

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cards plus

Securely store and organize all your important documents, including IDs, insurance cards, and PDFs, in a private digital wallet. Access them quickly with advanced search and OCR, and even export select cards to Apple Wallet.

Highlights
  • Private digital wallet
  • Secure document storage
  • Organize with folders and tags
  • Advanced search with text recognition
  • Apple Wallet export
  • Apple Watch app
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Cards+ is your private digital wallet for ID cards, cards, PDFs and important documents. Driver's license, health insurance card, passport, membership card, vehicle documents, notes or multi-page PDFs: everything stays organized in one place and is ready when you need it. Instead of searching through drawers, photo libraries or old messages, you store your most important documents in Cards+: with folders, tags, favorites, search, full-text recognition and secure access with PIN, Face ID or Touch ID. SECURE & PRIVACY-FIRST Cards+ is built for local, private use. Your cards and documents are stored and protected on your device and can be used without an account, forced cloud storage or tracking. - Protection with PIN, Face ID or Touch ID - Local storage for your cards, photos and PDFs - Encrypted backups and restore - No sign-in required - No tracking Apple Wallet export note: To create and sign a Wallet pass, only the Wallet data you choose is processed after your consent. SCAN, IMPORT, ORGANIZE Add cards and documents the way it works best for you: with the camera, photo import or PDF import. Cards+ helps you capture, crop and edit your card images. Folders, smart features, custom tags, favorites and filters keep even large collections clear. Find insurance cards, memberships, IDs, tickets, vehicle documents or family paperwork right when you need them. ADVANCED SEARCH & TEXT RECOGNITION Cards+ can recognize text from card images and documents and make it searchable. Search for names, numbers, addresses, phone numbers, notes, tags, folders or recognized text without opening every document one by one. APPLE WALLET EXPORT With Cards+ Pro, you can export selected cards as Apple Wallet passes. QR codes and barcodes can be detected and carried over into the Wallet pass. You decide which fields are visible, which are treated as sensitive and how the pass is displayed. APPLE WATCH With the Apple Watch app, important cards are available right on your wrist. Ideal for quick moments when your iPhone stays in your pocket. SMART FEATURES - Document scanning and photo import - PDF import and PDF viewing - Advanced full-text search - Automatic OCR field recognition for numbers, phone numbers, addresses and more - Custom folders, tags and favorites - Expiry dates and reminders - Export individual cards or entire folders - Encrypted backups - Apple Wallet export with QR/barcode support - Apple Watch app - Works offline PERFECT FOR - Travelers who need quick access to important documents - Families organizing multiple IDs, cards and documents - Professionals who want memberships, proofs and documents within reach - Anyone who wants a lighter wallet and still be prepared - Everyone who wants to store important copies securely, privately and neatly VERSIONS Free: - Up to 15 cards - Up to 3 folders - Up to 3 PDFs - Photo import, PDF import and search to try out Lite: - Up to 25 cards - Up to 3 folders - Up to 3 PDFs - Advanced filters, favorites, photo import and editing Pro: - Unlimited cards - Unlimited folders and PDFs - Apple Wallet export with QR/barcode support - Advanced full-text search and smart fields - Apple Watch app - Expiry reminders - Encrypted backups and restore - Advanced export features Available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and more. LEGAL NOTICE Digital copies are for convenience and do not replace original documents required by law. Continue carrying official original documents when legally required.

About

Notes 3

This utility app combines note-taking, task management, and freeform drawing into a single, intuitive interface. Capture ideas, organize to-dos, and sketch concepts without needing multiple applications.

Highlights
  • Note-taking and organization
  • Task reminders and to-do lists
  • Freeform drawing canvas
  • Customizable backgrounds
  • Seamless workflow between features
Features
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Notes 3-in-1 brings together note-taking, task reminders, and freeform drawing in one simple app, so you can capture ideas without switching between tools. Whether you are writing down quick thoughts, planning your day, or sketching freely, Notes 3-in-1 gives you one flexible space to do it all. What you can do with Notes 3-in-1: - Write and organize notes with ease - Create task reminders and keep track of to-dos - Draw, doodle, and brainstorm on a freeform canvas - Personalize your experience with background options that match your style - Move seamlessly between writing, planning, and drawing in one app Notes 3-in-1 is designed for everyday use - whether you are journaling, making checklists, studying, planning a project, or simply capturing inspiration when it comes.

Screenshots

Cards plus4 screens
Notes 33 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Notes 3 at 5.0 against Cards plus's 4.0. Notes 3 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Cards plus's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cards plus sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Notes 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Notes 3 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Cards plus's written reviews are positive against 100% of Notes 3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cards plus ships an update weekly, Notes 3 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cards plus versus Notes 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCards plusNotes 3
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.418.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOliver LievenZekun Xu

Customer experience

Cards plus

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Notes 3

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cards plus

One-time3
  • Cards+ Lite$2.99
  • Cards+ Upgrade Lite to Pro$3.99
  • Cards+ Pro$6.99
None

Notes 3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cards plus free?
Cards plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notes 3 free?
Notes 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cards plus or Notes 3?
Notes 3 is rated higher. Cards plus averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Notes 3 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Cards plus or Notes 3 have ads?
Notes 3 shows ads; Cards plus does not.
Which is updated more often, Cards plus or Notes 3?
Cards plus ships an update weekly, and Notes 3 every 2 days. Most recently, Cards plus was updated on November 6, 2026 and Notes 3 on October 31, 2026.

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