# LightNote vs Retrace

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LightNote at 15.0 against Retrace's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | LightNote | Retrace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Si Yong Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777462143) | [炳银 伍](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894749897) |

## What reviewers say

### LightNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightnote-handwriting-recorder/id6749302116)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Retrace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrace-rewind-for-notes/id6768909765)

This minimal notes app automatically snapshots your writing every few seconds, allowing you to easily revisit and restore any past version. It offers a focused editing experience with inline checklists and image attachments, syncing seamlessly via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Automatic silent snapshots, Scrub through past versions, Restore previous states, Focused editor with no menus, Inline checklists, Image attachments, iCloud sync, Export to Markdown, PDF, Image

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LightNote free?

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

### Is Retrace free?

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

### Do LightNote or Retrace have ads?

Neither LightNote nor Retrace shows ads.

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