# OpenNotes vs Notes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenNotes at none against Notes's 3. OpenNotes also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. OpenNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenNotes | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opennotes-notes-and-pdf-markup/id6771224004/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **16** | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mark Miller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836539324) | [Sofia Schuster](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794361007) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opennotes-notes-and-pdf-markup/id6771224004)

Create handwritten notes, import and annotate PDFs, and organize your thoughts with folders. This free, open-source app prioritizes privacy by keeping all your data local and on your device.

**Highlights:** Handwritten notes with Apple Pencil, PDF import and annotation, Folder-based organization, Add images and text, Local-first data storage, Export and share notes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-aesthetic-notes/id6794361005)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notes Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Notes Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Notes Pro Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenNotes free?

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

### Is Notes free?

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

### Do OpenNotes or Notes have ads?

Neither OpenNotes nor Notes shows ads.

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