# PinNote vs Note1

PinNote and Note1 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.

Both are free to download. PinNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month and Note1 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PinNote | Note1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Size | 2 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quentin Hocde](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773098703) | [Hosung Hwang](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789744714) |

## What reviewers say

### PinNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinnote-lock-screen-notes/id6773098701)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PinNote Monthly | $2.00 | per month |
| PinNote Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |


### 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 PinNote free?

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

### Is Note1 free?

Note1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do PinNote or Note1 have ads?

Neither PinNote nor Note1 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PinNote or Note1?

PinNote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Note1 every 2 weeks. Most recently, PinNote was updated on September 14, 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.*