# Pinote vs Note1

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.

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

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pinote | Note1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OKMIN LEE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501145758) | [Hosung Hwang](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789744714) |

## What reviewers say

### Pinote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinote-lock-screen-note/id6762083728)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Note1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note1-lock-screen-note/id6793813520)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Note1 Pro | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*