Comparison

SquareNotes vs TabNotes

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

Head to head
About

SquareNotes

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Bring the familiar feel of real sticky notes to your phone. This app gives you a clean, minimalist space where you can write quick reminders, organize your thoughts, and place notes anywhere on your screen. Whether it’s a to-do list, a sudden idea, or something you don’t want to forget, your notes stay right where you put them. - A Simple, Visual Way to Stay Organized Create a new sticky note with one tap, type what you need, and drag it to your preferred spot. Arrange your notes freely, group related ideas together, or scatter them just the way you like. - Customize Your Workspace Choose from multiple note colors, adjust sizes, and personalize your board to match your style. - Write. Stick. Move. Delete. Managing your notes is effortless. Keep your board tidy, send old notes to the trash, and restore them anytime from the trash can. - Feels Real, Works Better The app captures the charm of real sticky notes while staying light, fast, and modern. No clutter, no complications, just your thoughts presented visually. Perfect For β€’ Daily reminders β€’ Shopping lists β€’ Brainstorming ideas β€’ Quick to-dos β€’ Planning your day Turn your screen into your personal sticky-note wall and enjoy the freedom of visual note-taking. Stay organized in a fun, simple, and customizable way.

About

TabNotes

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TabNotes is a powerful note-taking app designed for long, structured writing. Organize everything inside one note using color tabs, smart checklists, and built-in formatting tools. If you’ve ever wished Apple Notes had tabs β€” TabNotes is for you. Features - Create sections inside notes using custom color tabs - Switch between sections instantly - Smart checklists for structured task tracking - Bold, italic, underline, and strikethrough formatting - Insert photos directly into notes - Clean, distraction-free writing experience TabNotes was built out of a real need: Managing hundreds of notes without losing structure. If you write songs, track projects, plan ideas, or run side hustles β€” TabNotes helps you stay organized without complexity. Simple. Structured. Focused.

Screenshots

SquareNotes4 screens
TabNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SquareNotes at Free against TabNotes's $2.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

SquareNotes is free to download; TabNotes costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
SquareNotes versus TabNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSquareNotesTabNotes
PriceFree β€” better$2.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBORA MERT SAHINBSX Holding AS

In-app purchases

None

SquareNotes

No in-app purchases

None

TabNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SquareNotes free?
SquareNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TabNotes free?
TabNotes costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SquareNotes or TabNotes have ads?
Neither SquareNotes nor TabNotes shows ads.

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