# My Next vs Pinote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pinote at none against My Next's 7. Pinote also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). My Next's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Next sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pinote asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Next ships an update every 5 weeks, Pinote every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Next | Pinote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Size | 46 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lars Bruce](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877161444) | [OKMIN LEE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501145758) |

## What reviewers say

### My Next

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-next-note/id6759512463)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| My Next: Extra | $2.99 | per month |
| Extra Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| My Next: Extra | $24.99 | per year |
| Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Support | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Supporter | $9.99 | one-time |


### Pinote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinote-lock-screen-note/id6762083728)

Quickly jot down a single line reminder that appears directly on your lock screen. No need to open an app; your note is visible every time you unlock your device. Syncs seamlessly across Apple devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Lock screen sticky notes, Live Activity display, iCloud sync, No app opening required, One-line reminders, Cross-device support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Next free?

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

### Is Pinote free?

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

### Do My Next or Pinote have ads?

Pinote shows ads; My Next does not.

### Which is updated more often, My Next or Pinote?

My Next ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pinote every 5 days. Most recently, My Next was updated on October 6, 2026 and Pinote on October 12, 2026.

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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.*