# Nib vs Xen Note

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nib at none against Xen Note's 2. Xen Note's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Xen Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Nib asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nib | Xen Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YONGGYU KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889507748) | [DYM CRAFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778095516) |

## What reviewers say

### Nib

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nib-handwritten-diary/id6763570270)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Xen Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xen-note-pdf-markup-and-notes/id6782570902)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Xen Note Monthly Membership | $1.99 | per month |
| Xen Note Yearly Membership | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nib free?

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

### Is Xen Note free?

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

### Do Nib or Xen Note have ads?

Nib shows ads; Xen Note does not.

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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.*