Comparison

Notely vs MyNoteS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Notely

Capture and organize your thoughts instantly with this fast, private notepad. Create, edit, and manage notes with ample space for titles and descriptions. Organize entries into custom categories with visual flair and enjoy a distraction-free, offline experience.

Highlights
  • Lightning fast note capture and editing
  • Customizable categories with pastel colors
  • Offline functionality with no account needed
  • Secure local data storage
  • Distraction-free, native dark mode UI
  • List and grid view options
Features
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Notely is a simple, fast notepad for everything you want to remember. Open the app and start writing: no account, no ads, and your notes stay on your device. WRITE WITH STYLE • Headings, bold, italic, underline and strikethrough • Bulleted and numbered lists • Left, center or right alignment • Undo and redo • Automatic saving as you type ORGANIZE WITH COLORFUL FOLDERS • Sort your notes into categories with the color of your choice • See at a glance how many notes each folder contains • Pin your most important notes and categories to the top • Switch between list and grid view FIND EVERYTHING INSTANTLY • Search all your notes by typing a few words • Browse your notes by category in one tap PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account and no sign-up • No ads • Your notes are stored on your device and work offline NOTELY PRO: ONE-TIME PURCHASE • Private vault: lock your most personal notes behind a 6-digit code • Custom app icons for your home screen • Pay once, keep it forever. No subscription. MADE FOR EVERY DAY • Light and dark mode • Available in 11 languages • Optimized for iPhone and iPad Shopping lists, ideas, journal, meeting notes, reminders: Notely keeps everything clear, fast and in one place.

About

MyNoteS

Features
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MyNoteS is a privacy-focused, local-first notepad designed to keep your thoughts, tasks, and ideas organized without the clutter or privacy concerns of cloud syncing. Your data is stored solely on your device, ensuring that your personal and professional notes remain completely confidential. The app features a highly intuitive 3-tier structure—Group, Title, and Body—allowing you to categorize and retrieve information instantly, no matter how many notes you create. Fully functional offline, MyNoteS works flawlessly whether you are on an airplane or off the grid. ■ Key Features • Group Organization: Create unlimited groups to neatly categorize your notes. View specific groups with a single tap. • Clear Structure: The Title and Body separation keeps your lists scannable and easy to read. • Advanced Sort & Search: Search through titles and content in real time. Sort notes by recently edited, date created, alphabetically, or arrange them manually to your preference. • Pin to Top: Keep your most important notes accessible at all times by pinning them to the top of any list. • Secure JSON Backup: Export all your groups and notes into a standardized JSON file, and easily import and merge them when switching devices. • Draft Protection: Never lose your work. MyNoteS alerts you if you attempt to close an unsaved note, ensuring your progress is always safe. • Live Character Count: Keep track of your writing length with real-time character and line counting inside the editor. • Light & Dark Themes: Visually comfortable themes that automatically adapt to your device's system settings. ■ Privacy By Design Your notes never leave your device. MyNoteS requires no account, no sign-up, and contains no data-harvesting trackers. We do not ask for unnecessary device permissions, offering you the most secure note-taking experience possible. made by Solution317 [What's New (Release Notes)] Welcome to the very first release of MyNoteS. - Introduced a clear Group, Title, and Body structure for offline note-taking. - Added full JSON data export and import for secure, lossless backups. - Added full support for System Dark Mode to reduce eye strain. - Available globally with support for 5 languages: English, Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.

Screenshots

Notely4 screens
MyNoteS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyNoteS at none against Notely's 1. MyNoteS also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Notely sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MyNoteS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notely ships an update every 2 months, MyNoteS daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Notely versus MyNoteS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotelyMyNoteS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKamel Djaberjinkyun kim

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notely

One-time1
  • Premium Notely$4.99
None

MyNoteS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notely free?
Notely is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyNoteS free?
MyNoteS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Notely or MyNoteS have ads?
Neither Notely nor MyNoteS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notely or MyNoteS?
Notely ships an update every 2 months, and MyNoteS daily. Most recently, Notely was updated on October 16, 2026 and MyNoteS on October 3, 2026.

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