# HandyNote vs Noteday

The clearest difference is ads: Noteday at none against HandyNote's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HandyNote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Noteday sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HandyNote ships an update fortnightly, Noteday every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HandyNote | Noteday |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Size | 7 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wimlog](https://appshunter.io/developer/424067793) | [Gambit Global LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775798461) |

## What reviewers say

### HandyNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handynote-canvas-transcribe/id6762900901)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month subscription service | $1.99 | per month |
| 3 months subscription service | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 year subscription service | $14.99 | per year |
| Canvas Wallpaper | $2.99 | one-time |


### Noteday

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteday-notes-pdf-and-notebook/id6788892769)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Project Plan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Contraction Timer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Baby Feeding Log | $0.99 | one-time |
| Milestone Tracker | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exam Study Planner | $0.99 | one-time |
| Class Schedule | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pregnancy Appointments | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pregnancy Journal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Invoice Log | $0.99 | one-time |
| Client / CRM | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HandyNote free?

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

### Is Noteday free?

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

### Do HandyNote or Noteday have ads?

HandyNote shows ads; Noteday does not.

### Which is updated more often, HandyNote or Noteday?

HandyNote ships an update fortnightly, and Noteday every 2 weeks. Most recently, HandyNote was updated on November 5, 2026 and Noteday on November 5, 2026.

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