Comparison

InfiniteNote vs OpenNotes

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

Head to head
About

InfiniteNote

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An infinite canvas notebook built for work and study. Take meeting notes, lecture notes, diagrams, formulas, and visual thinking on one open canvas without page breaks. Even large notes stay manageable with a minimap and bookmark pins, so you can always find your place again. [Key Features] ■ Infinite canvas for freeform thinking Write vertically or horizontally without worrying about page limits. Great for notes, diagrams, structured thinking, and study. ■ Stay oriented in large notes Use the minimap to see where you are. Drop bookmark pins to jump back to important areas instantly. ■ Import, export, and share Import images into your notes. Export your work as PDF for sharing, review, or storage. ■ Sync across devices Use iCloud to keep your notes available across your Apple devices. ■ Simple tools that stay out of your way ・Pen ・Lasso tool ・Grid view ・Dark mode Core features are free. Try your first note, and unlock unlimited notes with a one-time purchase if it fits your workflow.

About

OpenNotes

Create handwritten notes, import and annotate PDFs, and organize your thoughts with folders. This free, open-source app prioritizes privacy by keeping all your data local and on your device.

Highlights
  • Handwritten notes with Apple Pencil
  • PDF import and annotation
  • Folder-based organization
  • Add images and text
  • Local-first data storage
  • Export and share notes
Features
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OpenNotes is a simple, free, open-source notes app built for handwriting, PDFs, and focused organization. Create notebooks, import PDFs, write with Apple Pencil, add images or text, organize notes into folders, and export your work when you need it. OpenNotes is local-first and privacy focused. There are no accounts, no analytics, no tracking, no cloud sync, and your notes never leave your device unless you choose to export or share them.

Screenshots

InfiniteNote3 screens
OpenNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenNotes at none against InfiniteNote's 1. OpenNotes also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. InfiniteNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OpenNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InfiniteNote ships an update fortnightly, OpenNotes every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
InfiniteNote versus OpenNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInfiniteNoteOpenNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJumpei TakiyasuMark Miller

In-app purchases

1 purchases

InfiniteNote

One-time1
  • Unlimited Notes$2.99
None

OpenNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is InfiniteNote free?
InfiniteNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenNotes free?
OpenNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do InfiniteNote or OpenNotes have ads?
Neither InfiniteNote nor OpenNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, InfiniteNote or OpenNotes?
InfiniteNote ships an update fortnightly, and OpenNotes every 4 days. Most recently, InfiniteNote was updated on September 17, 2026 and OpenNotes on September 6, 2026.

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