# Shared Notes vs Notes

The clearest difference is ads: Notes at none against Shared Notes's shown. Shared Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shared Notes sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month 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 — 4.4 for Shared Notes against 4.5 for Notes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 4 respectively.

Shared Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, Notes every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shared Notes | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-notes-couples-and-ai/id6748648868/reviews) | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-color-notepad-notebook/id6757466523/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Juanma Del Boca](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826820062) | [EXTRA MART LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713305591) |

## What reviewers say

### Shared Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-notes-couples-and-ai/id6748648868)

This app helps couples and friends stay organized with shared lists and notes. It features AI tools to summarize, format, and correct text, along with private, password-protected notes and offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Shared grocery and to-do lists, AI summarization and grammar correction, Password-protected private notes, Offline note-taking and syncing, Real-time synchronization, Cross-platform compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Half Year Subscription | $4.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro + AI | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro + AI | $59.99 | one-time |


### 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 Shared Notes free?

Shared Notes 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, Shared Notes or Notes?

Notes is rated higher. Shared Notes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Notes averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Shared Notes or Notes have ads?

Shared Notes shows ads; Notes does not.

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

Shared Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Notes every 6 weeks. Most recently, Shared Notes was updated on September 24, 2026 and Notes on October 12, 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.*