# WayNote vs Meridian Dispatch

The clearest difference is device support: WayNote at 3 against Meridian Dispatch's 1. WayNote also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WayNote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year and Meridian Dispatch sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WayNote ships an update fortnightly, Meridian Dispatch every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WayNote | Meridian Dispatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meridian-dispatch/id6762678603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Giacomo Bei](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888226176) | [Alice Capital LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894958285) |

## What reviewers say

### WayNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waynote/id6761196897)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Waynote Premium | $3.99 | per year |


### Meridian Dispatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meridian-dispatch/id6762678603)

This travel journal automatically creates detailed records of your trips using your photo library and booking emails. It identifies locations, writes descriptive prose, and lays out your memories like a magazine. Plan future adventures by forwarding confirmations to a private inbox.

**Highlights:** Automatic trip detection from photos, Magazine-style layout for memories, Prose generation for journal entries, Interactive 3D globe map, Itinerary planning from email bookings, Private and secure by design

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Meridian Dispatch Member | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WayNote free?

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

### Is Meridian Dispatch free?

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

### Do WayNote or Meridian Dispatch have ads?

Neither WayNote nor Meridian Dispatch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WayNote or Meridian Dispatch?

WayNote ships an update fortnightly, and Meridian Dispatch every 3 weeks. Most recently, WayNote was updated on September 21, 2026 and Meridian Dispatch on September 21, 2026.

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