Comparison

Notes vs Anpa

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

Head to head
About

Notes

This minimalist note-taking app focuses on efficient documentation with features like quick entry, OCR, voice input, and reminders. It offers seamless iCloud sync and a recycle bin for accidental deletions, all within a clean interface.

Highlights
  • Quick note-taking
  • Photo text recognition (OCR)
  • Voice input (speech-to-text)
  • Reminder setup
  • Recycle bin for deleted notes
  • Home screen widgets
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Notes is a minimalist note-taking app designed specifically for efficient documentation. It strips away unnecessary complexity while delivering a "just-right" experience for key features: from quick note-taking and widget previews to photo text recognition, speech-to-text, iCloud sync, and recycle bin recovery—all to help you focus on the core of "documenting" itself. Quick Note-Taking: Open and start writing instantly, minimizing interruptions and distractions. Photo Text Recognition (OCR): Extract text from images with one tap and convert it into editable content for more efficient organization and searching. Voice Input: Convert speech to text in real time, freeing your hands to quickly capture ideas anytime, anywhere. Reminder Setup: Add reminders to important notes so you never miss a critical moment. Recycle Bin: Recover accidentally deleted notes for peace of mind when you make a mistake in editing or deletion. Widget: Quickly view or select notes directly from your home screen to access key information without opening the app. iCloud (CloudKit) Sync: Keep notes consistent across all your devices for worry-free cross-device creation. We care about your privacy. Your content is stored on your devices and iCloud account, with secure sync via Apple’s CloudKit; developers do not access your private note content. Some advanced features may require a subscription to support ongoing development and maintenance (see in-app details for more). Whether you subscribe or not, Notes is committed to delivering a top-tier basic note-taking experience. Who It’s For - Anyone who needs to quickly and reliably document ideas, meeting key points, to-do lists, or study notes - Users who prefer minimalist design and focus on content over complex menus - Those who need seamless sync across devices like iPhone and iPad What Makes Us Different - Purity: No redundant settings—seize the "golden 3 seconds" for note-taking. - Power: OCR, voice input, reminders, and widgets work together seamlessly, hitting the perfect balance. - Peace of Mind: Data is stored in your iCloud, giving you greater privacy and control. Auto-Renewal Membership Service Terms Subscription Period - Continuous Annual Subscription (1 year) - Continuous Monthly Subscription (1 month) Subscription Price - The auto-renewal price for the Continuous Annual Membership is $9.99 per year. - The auto-renewal price for the Continuous Monthly Membership is $0.99 per month. Payment Upon confirmation of purchase, the fee will be deducted from your iTunes account. Auto-Renewal The renewal fee will be deducted from your iTunes account 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Upon successful payment, the subscription period will be extended by one cycle. Cancel Auto-Renewal If you wish to cancel your subscription, manually open "Settings" on your iOS device --> tap "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", enter the Account Settings page, tap "Subscriptions", then cancel the subscription. If you do not turn off the subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, the subscription will auto-renew. Subscription Terms https://docs.qq.com/doc/DVXhmbmhiUkx5QURs

About

Anpa

This AI-powered tool transforms your spoken or typed thoughts into actionable to-do items or clear schedules. It automatically understands your intent, eliminating manual categorization and ensuring nothing is missed. Focus on getting things done with a reliable and intelligent assistant.

Highlights
  • AI automatic identification of tasks and schedules
  • One-sentence quick recording
  • Clear daily to-do and timeline views
  • Reliable reminders and execution tracking
  • Multi-device synchronization
  • Powerful shortcut commands
  • Apple Watch and Widget support
Features
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Anpa is an AI recorder and planner built for reliable execution — a next-generation GTD tool for the AI era. Just say a sentence or type a quick thought, and Anpa understands it and turns it into an actionable to-do or a clear calendar event. No manual sorting, no repeated confirmation, and no important detail lost because you recorded it too fast. Unlike traditional to-do or calendar apps, Anpa doesn't ask you to decide upfront whether something is a task or an event. It understands natural language, infers what you really mean, and puts it in the right place, so capturing stays natural. Anpa is for anyone who wants to record things quickly without being interrupted by complicated workflows. A passing idea, a concrete task, or an appointment with a time — Anpa organizes it and reminds you at the right moment. Core features: • AI automatically distinguishes to-dos from calendar events • One-sentence capture, no manual categorization • Clear Today list and timeline views • Reliable reminders and execution tracking • Multi-device sync, pick up anywhere • Powerful Shortcuts support, capture from anywhere • Apple Watch support • Widget support Anpa doesn't chase complexity. It focuses on one thing: making every sentence you record turn into something you actually do. If you're tired of tools that only record and never get things done, Anpa is the smarter, more reliable choice. Privacy Policy: https://breads-doubt-hvc.craft.me/cKtUUc9R8Efuq2 Terms of Use: https://breads-doubt-hvc.craft.me/5MZMccrCX8VqSw Support: https://breads-doubt-hvc.craft.me/GPFBmwG46UBc56 ———— Feedback WeChat: shine5211314

Screenshots

Notes4 screens
Anpa4 screens

Verdict

The call

Notes and Anpa are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Anpa sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, Anpa weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Notes versus Anpa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotesAnpa
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerxiaorichang Technology Co., Ltd.希 陈

Customer experience

Notes

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Anpa

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$9.991 Year
3 purchases

Anpa

Subscriptions2
  • Anpa 月度会员$2.991 Month
  • Anpa 年度会员7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Anpa 永久会员$19.99

Questions

Is Notes free?
Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Anpa free?
Anpa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Notes or Anpa have ads?
Neither Notes nor Anpa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notes or Anpa?
Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Anpa weekly. Most recently, Notes was updated on October 24, 2026 and Anpa on November 2, 2026.

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