PhotoNote vs NoteIt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PhotoNote
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Build a searchable library for your most important images. PhotoNote allows you to import photos from your library or files and add rich context, making it easy to archive and retrieve specific information later. Instead of scrolling through thousands of images in your camera roll, save your key photos here to create a well-organized, text-rich database. Key Features: - Annotate Your Photos Give context to your memories. Import a photo and note down the "who, when, and where." - Add Descriptions Write detailed & brief descriptions. Perfect for archiving documents, project assets, or cherished memories. - Quick Summary Capture the main idea instantly. Add a concise summary for fast scanning. - Tag with Keywords Organize photos for easy access. Categorize your imported collection with keywords. - Easy Search Find by summary & keywords. Locate specific images in your curated library simply by typing related terms. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
NoteIt
Capture moments with attached notes and organize them into folders. This app helps you journal, track goals, and compare items visually. Everything is stored securely on your device.
- Photo and video notes
- Organize with folders
- Search by tag or date
- Compare multiple notes side-by-side
- Save and reuse common phrases
- Dark and light theme options
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NoteIt is a simple yet powerful app that allows you to attach notes to the photos and videos you just took, so you can revisit them later to refresh your memories about them. You can use them as a decision helper when choosing products from different shops with the compare feature; you can journal your travel, work, and life and tag them so you can search them later; you can log your fitness goals and create snippets to use it on daily picture-notes. The applications are limitless! Beginning to use the app may present you with a blank canvas. Fill it by creating folders that will organize your notes into separate and special memories of your life. Anyone can create and view their notes in 30 seconds: 1. Click or swipe the "+" icon to add a new note. 2. Fill in the details and add them to your desired folder, then press "Save Picture-Note". 3. Afterwards, navigate to the Gallery tab or inside the folder you just saved. 4. Voila! You can now see your picture-notes, press them to view them in full screen, and swipe up to reveal the note underneath. Features in the app: PICTURE-NOTES A photo or video with your note underneath. Swipe through them like a gallery, and pull the note up when you want to read it. FOLDERS Keep a trip, a project or a person together, with a cover picture you choose. GALLERY Your gallery becomes a journal you can search by tag or date and read side by side. SEARCH Filter by tag, or by date: today, the last 7 days, the last 30 days, or a range you pick. COMPARE Line up to four picture-notes side by side, for before-and-afters and progress over time. SNIPPETS Save phrases you write often and drop them into a note in one tap. DARK AND LIGHT Pick the theme you prefer. EVERYTHING STAYS ON YOUR IPHONE. There is no account, no cloud sync, and no analytics. Your photos and notes never leave your device. NoteIt is free, supported by ads. Keep an eye out for future updates with more features!!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PhotoNote at none against NoteIt's shown. NoteIt's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PhotoNote ships an update every 3 months, NoteIt every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PhotoNote | NoteIt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 金鹏 王 | Swan Sett Aung |
In-app purchases
PhotoNote
No in-app purchases
NoteIt
No in-app purchases









