# Slate vs Slate

The clearest difference is rating: Slate at 5.0 against Slate's 4.5. Slate also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Slate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Slate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slate | Slate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slate-notes-and-canvas/id6758966563/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slate-notes-tasks-and-lists/id6809297131/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nagarjuna Reddy Bhimavarapu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876075897) | [MSW Digital LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827818291) |

## What reviewers say

### Slate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slate-notes-and-canvas/id6758966563)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Slate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slate-notes-tasks-and-lists/id6809297131)

Organize your thoughts, tasks, and saved links with a simple, intuitive interface. Create boards for notes, to-dos, and links, with rich text formatting and file attachments. Syncs seamlessly across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Organize notes, tasks, and links into boards, Rich text formatting and file attachments for notes, Set reminders and due dates for to-dos, Save links with previews, iCloud sync across Apple devices, Light and dark appearance options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slate Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Slate Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slate free?

Slate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Slate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Slate or Slate?

Slate is rated higher. Slate averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Slate averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Slate or Slate have ads?

Neither Slate nor Slate shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*