# TagNote vs Notelux

The clearest difference is ads: TagNote at none against Notelux's shown. TagNote also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Notelux's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

TagNote ships an update every 5 days, Notelux every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TagNote | Notelux |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonggyou Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768080207) | [BEK Service LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865488235) |

## What reviewers say

### TagNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tagnote-multi-tagging-notes/id6747192758)

This app offers a flexible, tag-based approach to note-taking, moving beyond traditional folder structures. Organize meeting notes, ideas, and web clippings with multiple tags per note, and connect your thoughts to build a personal knowledge network. It features a rich text editor and reminders for important dates.

**Highlights:** Unlimited tags per note, Rich text editor with formatting, Birthday and anniversary reminders, Tag-based knowledge network, Minimalist and distraction-free design, iCloud data synchronization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| 3-month subscription | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual subscription | $9.99 | per year |


### Notelux

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notelux-notes-and-notepad/id6778896123)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TagNote free?

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

### Is Notelux free?

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

### Do TagNote or Notelux have ads?

Notelux shows ads; TagNote does not.

### Which is updated more often, TagNote or Notelux?

TagNote ships an update every 5 days, and Notelux every 2 months. Most recently, TagNote was updated on October 8, 2026 and Notelux on October 9, 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.*