Comparison

Notek vs iNote

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

Head to head
About

Notek

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Notek is a smart notebook for iPad that combines Apple Pencil with an AI tutor. • Write naturally with Apple Pencil or your finger — infinite pages, folders, multiple notebooks. • AI tutor watches your work and gives Socratic hints when you're stuck — never the answer. • Math, science, language, history — works across all academic subjects. • Chat panel: ask follow-up questions, get hints, not direct answers. • Markdown + LaTeX rendering for clean explanations of every step. • PDF import & export — annotate textbooks and worksheets. • Voice notes attached to pages. • 7-day free trial, then $4.99/month or $49.99/year. Cancel anytime in Apple ID Settings. Notek doesn't think for you. It teaches you how to think. Subscriptions auto-renew at the end of each period unless canceled at least 24 hours before. Manage in Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://notek.bounlu.com/privacy

About

iNote

Features
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Study Notes is a modern handwriting and note-taking app for iPhone and iPad designed to deliver an ultra-smooth digital writing experience with powerful tools for creativity, productivity, and study. Built for students, professionals, artists, and creators, InkFlow combines low-latency ink rendering with advanced Apple Pencil support, giving users a natural handwriting experience that feels fast, fluid, and precise. Whether you are taking notes, sketching ideas, annotating PDFs, journaling, or organizing concepts on an infinite canvas, InkFlow provides a clean and powerful workspace optimized for speed and flexibility. The app supports pressure-sensitive writing, tilt shading, hover preview, customizable brushes, layers, shape recognition, and intelligent stroke smoothing to make handwriting look beautiful and responsive. InkFlow also includes advanced tools such as lasso selection, smart eraser, live collaboration support, and high-quality PDF export, making it ideal for both casual note-taking and professional workflows. With a modern interface and GPU-accelerated rendering optimized for ProMotion displays, InkFlow delivers a premium writing experience across all supported devices. Key Features: • Ultra-smooth handwriting experience • Apple Pencil optimized • Infinite canvas support • Pressure and tilt sensitivity • Custom pens, pencils, and highlighters • Smart stroke smoothing • PDF annotation and export • Shape recognition tools • Layer-based editing • Fast Metal-powered rendering Study Notes transforms digital handwriting into a fast, intuitive, and beautifully fluid experience for everyday creativity and productivity. The App offers two subscription options: -$2.99 Monthly -$19.99 Yearly Prices may vary by location. Privacy Policy: https://privacy.vanlangapps.com Terms of Use: https://tos.vanlangapps.com Should you choose to upgrade to a Pro subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You may cancel automatic renewal and manage your subscription by selecting Manage App Subscriptions in your iTunes Account settings and selecting the subscription you want to modify. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a Pro subscription, where applicable.

Screenshots

Notek4 screens
iNote3 screens

Verdict

The call

Notek and iNote are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Notek sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and iNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Notek versus iNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotekiNote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKerem ARSLANTu Anh Do

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Notek

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$41.991 Year
3 purchases

iNote

Subscriptions2
  • InkFlow Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • InkFlow Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • InkFlow Premium Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Notek free?
Notek is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iNote free?
iNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Notek or iNote have ads?
Neither Notek nor iNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notek or iNote?
Notek ships an update weekly, and iNote weekly. Most recently, Notek was updated on September 23, 2026 and iNote on September 10, 2026.

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