# NoteBase vs Notes

The clearest difference is update cadence: NoteBase at every 10 days against Notes's every 5 weeks. NoteBase also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 5). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NoteBase sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Notes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for NoteBase against 4.6 for Notes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 5 respectively.

NoteBase ships an update every 10 days, Notes every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoteBase | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebase-ai-notes-transcribe/id6746264434/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-color-notepad-notebook/id6757466523/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ancienda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741911123) | [EXTRA MART LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713305591) |

## What reviewers say

### NoteBase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebase-ai-notes-transcribe/id6746264434)

This app records audio, transcribes it accurately with speaker labels, and generates AI-powered summaries and action items. It also converts YouTube videos, files, and photos into structured notes, offering study tools like flashcards and quizzes, and instant translation capabilities.

**Highlights:** Accurate live transcription with speaker labels, AI-generated summaries and action items, YouTube video summarization, File and photo analysis for notes, Flashcards and quizzes for studying, Instant translation to 100+ languages, Notion sync and export options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Access - 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Access - 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Access - 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Access - 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| PRO Access - 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| PRO Access - 1 Month | $29.99 | per month |
| PRO Access - 1 Year | $99.99 | per year |
| PRO Access - 1 Year | $99.99 | per year |


### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-color-notepad-notebook/id6757466523)

A fast and simple note-taking application for jotting down ideas, managing daily tasks, and organizing information. It allows for quick note creation, color-coding, and easy searching to keep important details accessible. Customize your notes with formatting options and share them in various formats.

**Highlights:** Quick note creation, Color-coded notes, Notebook organization, Search functionality, Formatting options, Note sharing, Reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Premium Access | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoteBase free?

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

### Is Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NoteBase or Notes?

Notes is rated higher. NoteBase averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Notes averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do NoteBase or Notes have ads?

Neither NoteBase nor Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NoteBase or Notes?

NoteBase ships an update every 10 days, and Notes every 5 weeks. Most recently, NoteBase was updated on October 28, 2026 and Notes on October 26, 2026.

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