# Notes vs SayCal

Notes and SayCal are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SayCal sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes | SayCal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-pure/id6752549687/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [xiaorichang Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455083309) | [月 韩](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889796742) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-pure/id6752549687)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


### SayCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saycal/id6766538400)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes free?

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

### Is SayCal free?

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

### Do Notes or SayCal have ads?

Neither Notes nor SayCal shows ads.

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

Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, and SayCal every 2 weeks. Most recently, Notes was updated on October 24, 2026 and SayCal on October 24, 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.*