Comparison

OrbNote vs SandyNote

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

Head to head
About

OrbNote

This app offers a chat-style notebook for Apple devices, allowing users to capture text, images, recordings, and files in a timeline format. Organize notes manually or with AI suggestions, and sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Highlights
  • Chat-style note capture
  • Support for text, images, audio, files
  • AI-powered organization suggestions
  • Cross-device sync (iPhone, iPad, Mac)
  • Local-first storage
  • Password-protected threads (Pro)
  • Expiring messages (Pro)
Features
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Capture the thought first. OrbNote is a chat-style notebook designed for Apple devices. Text, images, recordings, files, and checklists can all enter the same timeline like messages. You do not need to choose a folder first or design a complete structure while an idea is still forming. Put it in Quick Jot, then organize it manually or ask AI for suggestions when the right place becomes clear. Capture like messaging Every note is a message, naturally preserving its time and context. Quick Jot Not sure where something belongs? Capture it first and organize it later. AI organization · Pro AI can suggest a suitable group and Thread and explain why. Accept or ignore each suggestion, or explicitly enable automatic organization. Text, images, audio, and files Keep different types of content in the same context. Pro adds automatic transcription and search across text in images (OCR), voice transcripts, attachment names, and full article text. Across Apple devices Capture on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and keep everything in sync with your own iCloud account. With Pro, you can also record from Apple Watch. Local-first Regular notes are stored on your devices first, with no separate OrbNote content account required. AI features are optional and run only when you use them. Privacy and control Protect important Threads with a password lock (Pro) and let time-sensitive messages expire automatically (Pro). On Mac, export notes as Markdown with original attachments. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SandyNote

Features
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Sandy Note - Notes That Feel Like Chat Stop wrestling with complicated note apps. Sandy Note lets you capture thoughts as naturally as sending a message. KEY FEATURES - Chat-Style Interface Type and send - your notes appear like chat bubbles - iCloud Sync Automatic sync across all your Apple devices - Multiple Notes Create unlimited notes, each with its own chat history - Search Function Find any note instantly - Three Beautiful Themes Choose Dark, Pink, or Mercury - Tap to Edit Edit any message by simply tapping on it - No Clutter Clean, distraction-free interface PERFECT FOR - Quick thoughts and ideas - Meeting notes - Shopping lists - Daily journaling - Brainstorming sessions HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a new note (or open existing) 2. Type your thought 3. Hit send 4. It's saved and synced That's it! No folders, no tags, no complexity. ICLOUD SYNC Your notes are automatically synced across: - iPhone - iPad - Mac (coming soon) Start on one device, continue on another - seamlessly. PRIVACY Your notes are yours alone. All data is stored in your personal iCloud account. We never see your notes. Download Sandy Note and start noting the natural way! --- Part of the Sandy Lab family of productivity apps.

Screenshots

OrbNote4 screens
SandyNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SandyNote at none against OrbNote's 2. SandyNote also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 11 days). OrbNote's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OrbNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SandyNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OrbNote ships an update every 11 days, SandyNote daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
OrbNote versus SandyNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbNoteSandyNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer志远 郭Hiroyuki Akaji

In-app purchases

2 purchases

OrbNote

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Membership$2.991 Month
  • Pro Membership$29.991 Year
None

SandyNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OrbNote free?
OrbNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SandyNote free?
SandyNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OrbNote or SandyNote have ads?
Neither OrbNote nor SandyNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OrbNote or SandyNote?
OrbNote ships an update every 11 days, and SandyNote daily. Most recently, OrbNote was updated on October 31, 2026 and SandyNote on October 25, 2026.

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