# BiblioFuse Reader & Compress vs NoteSam

The clearest difference is ads: BiblioFuse Reader & Compress at none against NoteSam's shown. BiblioFuse Reader & Compress also leads on device support (5 vs 2). NoteSam's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BiblioFuse Reader & Compress sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and NoteSam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BiblioFuse Reader & Compress ships an update fortnightly, NoteSam every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BiblioFuse Reader & Compress | NoteSam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Size | 53 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KIEN WEI CHOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872314467) | [Cryptosam LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888681535) |

## What reviewers say

### BiblioFuse Reader & Compress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bibliofuse-reader-and-compress/id6758330093)

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $4.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $14.99 | one-time |


### NoteSam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesam-handwritten-notes/id6762164734)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoteSam Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| NoteSam Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BiblioFuse Reader & Compress free?

BiblioFuse Reader & Compress is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NoteSam free?

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

### Do BiblioFuse Reader & Compress or NoteSam have ads?

NoteSam shows ads; BiblioFuse Reader & Compress does not.

### Which is updated more often, BiblioFuse Reader & Compress or NoteSam?

BiblioFuse Reader & Compress ships an update fortnightly, and NoteSam every 5 days. Most recently, BiblioFuse Reader & Compress was updated on September 29, 2026 and NoteSam on September 29, 2026.

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