PassNote vs Recall Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
PassNote
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Snap a photo β Mask the answers β Tap to reveal & memorize! PassNote is the easiest way to turn any textbook, notes, or PDF into a powerful memorization tool. Perfect for: β’ Students preparing for exams (college, certification, civil service) β’ Language learners memorizing vocabulary β’ Anyone who needs to memorize by repetition Key Features: β’ Photo & PDF Import: Snap a photo or import files instantly β’ Masking: Drag to create masks over key content. Tap to reveal, tap again to hide. β’ Study Mode: Pinch zoom, swipe pages, focus mode β’ Self-Test Mode: Grade yourself, then review only what you got wrong β’ Writing Tools: Pen, marker, eraser with line-straightening β’ iCloud Sync: Study on iPhone, review on iPad β seamlessly The digital version of the classic "red sheet" study method. Download free and start memorizing in 3 seconds. Note: The app interface is currently in Korean. English support coming soon! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Recall Notes
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Made for people who want more from their notes. Recall Notes turns university lectures, certification courses, online classes, workshops, and professional training into notes you can revisit in your own words. Split a page as the topic changes and add a Cue to every section. Put key terms and questions in Cue, details in Notes, and the takeaway in Summary. Recall mode hides the main notes so you can reconstruct the content from Cue and Summary. Key features: - Split notes by topic and add a Cue to each section - Organize ideas with Cue, Notes, and Summary - Recall mode that hides the main notes - Handwriting with Apple Pencil and typed input - Adjustable section size, rule lines, paper colors, and textures - In-app language selection - Save and manage notes as files The free version saves up to 10 notes and includes ads. Premium unlocks unlimited saved notes and removes ads. All note-taking features remain available in the free version. Recall Notes is inspired by the Cornell note-taking method. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or provided by Cornell University. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Recall Notes at none against PassNote's 2. PassNote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. PassNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Recall Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.
PassNote ships an update weekly, Recall Notes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PassNote | Recall Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | joonwon Chang | MIRAI JIMUKYOKU KENKYUJO, K.K. |
In-app purchases
PassNote
- ν©κ²©λ ΈνΈ Pro μ ꡬλ $1.991 Month
- ν©κ²©λ ΈνΈ Pro νμ μμ₯$17.99
Recall Notes
No in-app purchases
