Comparison

Slate vs Vault Notes by Hansson

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

Head to head
About

Slate

This app combines note-taking with a freeform drawing canvas. Easily add text, sketches, equations, and more using simple commands. Enjoy a distraction-free, dark design optimized for Apple Pencil.

Highlights
  • Text, headings, lists
  • Tables and charts
  • Math equations (LaTeX)
  • Images, audio, files
  • Freeform canvas
  • Apple Pencil support
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Notes and canvas, beautifully combined. Slate is where writing meets drawing. Capture ideas in text, sketch them on canvas, or do both — all in one minimal app. POWERFUL BLOCKS Add anything with a simple "/" command: - Text, headings, lists - Tables and charts - Math equations (LaTeX) - Images, audio, files - Freeform canvas INFINITE CANVAS Draw without limits. Pen, pencil, brush, shapes, colors — everything you need to visualize your thoughts. DARK & MINIMAL Pure black design. Zero distractions. Just you and your ideas. APPLE PENCIL READY Pressure sensitivity. Palm rejection. Natural drawing experience. Think. Write. Draw. All in Slate.

About

Vault Notes by Hansson

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Vault Notes is a private, text-first notes app built for iPhone and iPad. Write notes and todos, organize notebooks, use reminders, and keep your text in sync across devices connected to the same WebDAV. Attachments like photos, audio, video, PDFs, and other files stay local on the device where they were added, which keeps sync fast, lightweight, and dependable. Vault Notes is designed for people who want a focused notes library that stays efficient instead of turning into a heavy file vault. Highlights - Notes, todos, checklists, and subtasks - Notebooks and nested notebook organization - Text-first WebDAV sync across your devices - Local attachments with file, image, PDF, audio, and video support - Native share extension - Reminder scheduling - App Lock with biometric protection on supported devices - Multiple profiles and sync settings

Screenshots

Slate4 screens
Vault Notes by Hansson4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Vault Notes by Hansson at 3 against Slate's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Slate versus Vault Notes by Hansson: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlateVault Notes by Hansson
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNagarjuna Reddy BhimavarapuHansson Inc

In-app purchases

None

Slate

No in-app purchases

None

Vault Notes by Hansson

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Slate free?
Slate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vault Notes by Hansson free?
Vault Notes by Hansson is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Slate or Vault Notes by Hansson have ads?
Neither Slate nor Vault Notes by Hansson shows ads.

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