# OpenShell vs ExpandNote

The clearest difference is update cadence: OpenShell at every 3 days against ExpandNote's every 3 weeks. ExpandNote's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

OpenShell ships an update every 3 days, ExpandNote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenShell | ExpandNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Size | 15 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [seungkoo lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862664481) | [Altitude Information Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882208754) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenShell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openshell/id6762048319)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ExpandNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expandnote/id6769591271)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenShell free?

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

### Is ExpandNote free?

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

### Do OpenShell or ExpandNote have ads?

Neither OpenShell nor ExpandNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenShell or ExpandNote?

OpenShell ships an update every 3 days, and ExpandNote every 3 weeks. Most recently, OpenShell was updated on October 31, 2026 and ExpandNote on October 28, 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.*