# Active Notes vs WishNote

The clearest difference is update cadence: WishNote at every 2 weeks against Active Notes's every 3 months. Active Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (18.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Active Notes sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and WishNote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Active Notes ships an update every 3 months, WishNote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Active Notes | WishNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-notes-family-organizer/id6761302467/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 76 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Griffin Optics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888768821) | [Bulent Turudu](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786838839) |

## What reviewers say

### Active Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/active-notes-family-organizer/id6761302467)

This app uses AI to transform visual information like screenshots and emails into actionable notes, reminders, and calendar events. It helps reduce digital clutter and syncs seamlessly with your calendars and devices.

**Highlights:** AI-assisted visual capture from screenshots, emails, and URLs, Unified calendar sync with Apple and Google Calendars, Self-cleaning workspace that removes past events/tasks, Elegant delivery tracking for packages, Shared circles for effortless note sharing, Family sharing included with subscription

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Active Notes Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Active Notes Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Active Notes Premium Lifetime | $299.00 | one-time |


### WishNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wishnote-notes-and-to-do/id6786838837)

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WishNote Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| WishNote Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Small Support | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Support | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Support | $2.99 | one-time |
| WishNote PRO | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Active Notes free?

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

### Is WishNote free?

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

### Do Active Notes or WishNote have ads?

Neither Active Notes nor WishNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Active Notes or WishNote?

Active Notes ships an update every 3 months, and WishNote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Active Notes was updated on November 13, 2026 and WishNote on November 10, 2026.

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