# NoteBlocks vs SwipeNote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NoteBlocks at 100% against SwipeNote's 83%. NoteBlocks also leads on device support (3 vs 1). SwipeNote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NoteBlocks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and SwipeNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NoteBlocks ships an update weekly, SwipeNote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoteBlocks | SwipeNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteblocks-online-notes/id6746334096/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3** | — |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DEYAN PETKOV LAFCHIEV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816211830) | [Mehar Nallamalli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846493263) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### SwipeNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swipenote-organize-your-notes/id6754054394)

Rediscover and organize your past notes with a unique swipe-based interface. Automatically categorize thoughts, set reminders, and use AI to expand on ideas. Your notes remain private and on your device.

**Highlights:** Swipe-based note navigation, Automatic organization by category, AI-powered idea expansion, Customizable reminders, Privacy-focused local storage, Distraction-free design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SwipeNote Pro - Lifetime | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoteBlocks free?

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

### Is SwipeNote free?

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

### Do NoteBlocks or SwipeNote have ads?

Neither NoteBlocks nor SwipeNote shows ads.

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

NoteBlocks ships an update weekly, and SwipeNote every 3 days. Most recently, NoteBlocks was updated on September 15, 2026 and SwipeNote on June 7, 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.*