Comparison

Pinote vs Note1

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pinote

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
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Your next task. On your Lock Screen. A parcel to return before you leave. A question to ask at your next meeting. Write it in Pinote and pin it, so you can see your next task without opening the app. โ€ข Notes and checklists Write freely, then focus on the next item in your checklist. โ€ข Pin now or schedule a time Pin a note from the editor or choose when it should appear automatically. Lock Screen availability and updates depend on system settings and device conditions. โ€ข Continue across devices Use iCloud to keep your notes across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. Each device displays notes in its own way. โ€ข Recover deleted notes Recently Deleted keeps copies on this device for 30 days. After restoring a note, you can turn its pin and automatic schedule back on yourself. โ€ข Keep a file backup Export a Pinote JSON backup and import it later without overwriting existing notes. Export as text to read your notes in other apps. Recently Deleted is stored separately on each device. No separate Pinote account is required. Cross-device sync uses iCloud. No ads appear on your Lock Screen.

About

Note1

Features
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Note1 keeps one note in front of you. No folders. No lists. No endless scrolling. You open the app and your note is already there, ready to edit. PIN IT WHERE YOU LOOK Pin a note to your Lock Screen and the Dynamic Island. A phone number you just heard, a parking spot, a shopping list, the thing you must not forget today. Glance at your phone and it is there. THREE NOTES, ONE SWIPE APART Swipe left and right to move between your notes. Each one can be pinned on its own, so you can keep today's errand on the Lock Screen while the other notes wait. HOME SCREEN WIDGET Put your note on the Home Screen. Choose which note each widget shows, place several, and tap one to jump straight to that note. MADE TO STAY OUT OF THE WAY - Opens straight into your note - Adjustable text size and alignment - Minimal display option for the Dynamic Island so a glance does not reveal everything - Works offline. No account, no sign-up YOUR NOTES STAY YOURS Notes are stored on your device. We have no servers and cannot read what you write. FREE AND PRO The first note is free, forever. Note1 Pro unlocks all three notes for a monthly subscription. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cofounder.co.kr/note1/privacy

Screenshots

Pinote4 screens
Note14 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pinote at none against Note1's 1. Pinote also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (4 vs 1). Note1's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Note1 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Pinote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pinote ships an update every 5 days, Note1 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 4 level
Pinote versus Note1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPinoteNote1
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 days โ€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size28 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOKMIN LEEHosung Hwang

In-app purchases

None

Pinote

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Note1

Subscriptions1
  • Note1 Pro$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Pinote free?
Pinote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Note1 free?
Note1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pinote or Note1 have ads?
Pinote shows ads; Note1 does not.
Which is updated more often, Pinote or Note1?
Pinote ships an update every 5 days, and Note1 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pinote was updated on September 26, 2026 and Note1 on September 19, 2026.

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