# Note Fold vs Notes

The clearest difference is ads: Notes at none against Note Fold's shown. Note Fold's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note Fold sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Notes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Note Fold ships an update every 3 days, Notes monthly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Fold | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-color-notepad-notebook/id6757466523/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **6** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 62 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Barrel of Sunshine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774936914) | [EXTRA MART LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713305591) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Fold

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-fold-structured-notes/id6757318935)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly - Note Fold Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual - Note Fold Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime - Note Fold Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-color-notepad-notebook/id6757466523)

This app helps you quickly jot down ideas, manage daily tasks, and stay organized with colorful notes and customizable notebooks. Easily sort, tag, and find important information, and share your notes in various formats.

**Highlights:** Quick note creation, Color-coded notes, Notebook organization, Note reminders, Note formatting, Export and share notes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Premium Access | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Fold free?

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

### Is Notes free?

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

### Do Note Fold or Notes have ads?

Note Fold shows ads; Notes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Note Fold or Notes?

Note Fold ships an update every 3 days, and Notes monthly. Most recently, Note Fold was updated on November 9, 2026 and Notes on November 9, 2026.

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