Enote vs Notes 3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Enote
Capture ideas instantly with floating desktop sticky notes and quick memos. This lightweight app offers Markdown editing, image support, and customizable themes to enhance focus and productivity across Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
- Desktop sticky notes and quick memos
- Global shortcuts for instant note creation
- Markdown editing support
- Image notes with drag-and-drop
- Floating window mode for always-on-top notes
- Sidebar organization
- Customizable themes and transparency
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Enote – Desktop Sticky Notes & Memo (iOS version works best when used with the Mac version) A simple and efficient desktop note app for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Capture ideas instantly with desktop sticky notes, quick memos, and Markdown editing. Enote helps you organize thoughts, collect inspiration, and improve focus and productivity — right on your desktop. Create notes in seconds. Stay focused. Work more efficiently. Key Features • Desktop Sticky Notes — Create floating notes and quick memos instantly • Global Shortcuts — Add new notes anytime with a single shortcut • Markdown Support — Clean, structured text formatting • Image Notes — Drag and drop or paste images from local files or the web • Floating Window Mode — Keep important notes always on top • Sidebar Organization — Manage notes and templates efficiently • Customizable Themes & Transparency — Personalize your workspace • Compact Quick Bar — Create notes without interrupting your workflow Who It’s For • Students taking quick study notes • Professionals managing tasks and ideas • Designers collecting inspiration • Developers writing code snippets in Markdown • Anyone who values a lightweight and efficient note app Seamless Across Devices Available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad with Universal Purchase. The iOS version is designed to work together with the Mac app for the best experience. Why Choose Enote? Unlike complex note-taking apps, Enote focuses on simplicity and speed. Lightweight, fast, and distraction-free — built for a cleaner, more productive workspace. Download Enote today and make your desktop workflow smarter and more efficient. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Notes 3
This utility app combines note-taking, task management, and freeform drawing into a single, intuitive interface. Capture ideas, organize to-dos, and sketch concepts without needing multiple applications.
- Note-taking and organization
- Task reminders and to-do lists
- Freeform drawing canvas
- Customizable backgrounds
- Seamless workflow between features
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Notes 3-in-1 brings together note-taking, task reminders, and freeform drawing in one simple app, so you can capture ideas without switching between tools. Whether you are writing down quick thoughts, planning your day, or sketching freely, Notes 3-in-1 gives you one flexible space to do it all. What you can do with Notes 3-in-1: - Write and organize notes with ease - Create task reminders and keep track of to-dos - Draw, doodle, and brainstorm on a freeform canvas - Personalize your experience with background options that match your style - Move seamlessly between writing, planning, and drawing in one app Notes 3-in-1 is designed for everyday use - whether you are journaling, making checklists, studying, planning a project, or simply capturing inspiration when it comes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Notes 3 at 5.0 against Enote's 1.0. Notes 3 also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Enote's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Enote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Notes 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Notes 3 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Enote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Notes 3's.
Enote ships an update weekly, Notes 3 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Enote | Notes 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Houma Econimic Development Zone Jianmin Decoration Material Co., Ltd. | Zekun Xu |
Customer experience
Enote
Notes 3
In-app purchases
Enote
- Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$12.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$14.99
Notes 3
No in-app purchases









