InfiniteNote vs OpenNotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
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.
- Handwritten notes with Apple Pencil
- PDF import and annotation
- Folder-based organization
- Add images and text
- Local-first data storage
- Export and share notes
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. InfiniteNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. OpenNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.
InfiniteNote ships an update fortnightly, OpenNotes every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | InfiniteNote | OpenNotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jumpei Takiyasu | Mark Miller |
In-app purchases
InfiniteNote
- Unlimited Notes$2.99
OpenNotes
No in-app purchases









