# Steno Notes vs Slate

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slate at none against Steno Notes's 4. Slate also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Steno Notes's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Steno Notes sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Slate asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steno Notes | Slate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slate-notes-and-canvas/id6758966563/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 85 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mikail Kraft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816063784) | [Nagarjuna Reddy Bhimavarapu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876075897) |

## What reviewers say

### Steno Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steno-notes/id6746288600)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar (Small) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar (Medium) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Steno Complete | $4.99 | one-time |
| Steno Tip (Large) | $4.99 | one-time |


### Slate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slate-notes-and-canvas/id6758966563)

This app combines note-taking with a freeform drawing canvas. Easily add text, sketches, equations, and more using simple commands. Enjoy a distraction-free, dark design optimized for Apple Pencil.

**Highlights:** Text, headings, lists, Tables and charts, Math equations (LaTeX), Images, audio, files, Freeform canvas, Apple Pencil support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Steno Notes free?

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

### Is Slate free?

Slate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Steno Notes or Slate have ads?

Neither Steno Notes nor Slate shows ads.

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