# Notes vs PaperMe

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notes at none against PaperMe's 2. Notes also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). PaperMe's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PaperMe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes | PaperMe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-simple-notepad/id6760331456/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stijn Aa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782102905) | [MOBILE ALCHEMY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577973502) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-simple-notepad/id6760331456)

Capture thoughts, reminders, and ideas in a secure, private space. Notes save automatically as you type, with fast search and optional biometric locking for your peace of mind. Organize with color-coding and choose from classic or modern themes.

**Highlights:** Automatic saving as you type, Biometric note locking (Face ID/fingerprint), Fast search across all notes, Color-coded organization, Lined paper mode, Modern and classic themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PaperMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperme-printable-templates/id6772628565)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PaperMe Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| PaperMe Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes free?

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

### Is PaperMe free?

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

### Do Notes or PaperMe have ads?

Notes shows ads; PaperMe does not.

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