Comparison

Notes Den vs WishNote

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

Head to head
About

Notes Den

Features
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Notes Den is a fast, local-first markdown notebook for ideas, tasks, files, and connected notes. Write with live markdown, organize notes into folders, connect ideas with wiki-links, find context with backlinks and tags, and keep attachments alongside your notes. Everything works offline on your device first. When you sign in, Notes Den can sync notes, folders, and attachments through your account so your workspace follows you. Features: - Local-first notes backed by on-device storage - Live markdown editing with checklists, headings, code, quotes, and formatting - Wiki-links, backlinks, tags, and fast search - Folder organization with quick switching - Attachments for photos, PDFs, and files - Optional cloud sync with account sign-in - Optional end-to-end encrypted sync for note and attachment content - Import/export tools for keeping your notes portable Notes Den is built for simple, focused note taking without ads or tracking.

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WishNote

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WishNote exists to hold everything on your mind (a note, a plan, a goal, an entire trip) in one calm place. And to help you actually follow through. Jot down a quick grocery list, pour your thoughts into a journal, plan a trip down to the smallest detail, keep an ongoing project notebook, track what you need to do today, or build your own wiki out of connected ideas. WishNote adapts to however you think. No folders to manage, no setup. Just open a note and start writing. WRITE YOUR WAY Rich text with bold, italic, and links Turn any note into a checklist, step by step Add photos, PDFs, and video Pin a location to a note CONTROL IT WITH YOUR VOICE Add a wish or to do, and mark it complete, with Siri and Shortcuts ORGANIZE WITH NOTEBOOKS AND TAGS Sort your notes into Notebooks for every part of your life: Travel, Work, Home Add tags for fast, flexible search Give each notebook its own icon and color Pin your most important notes to Favorites CONNECT YOUR IDEAS Link one note to another with a [[wiki link]] Backlinks build themselves as you write Watch your own personal knowledge network take shape STAY ON TOP OF EVERYTHING A separate to do list, independent from your notes Reminders at whatever date and time you choose Deadlines with visual urgency indicators Recurring notes: weekly, monthly, or yearly All your upcoming reminders gathered in one place SHARE EFFORTLESSLY Send any note straight to someone's Shared inbox No exporting, no separate app, no copy and paste KEEP A RECORD Completed notes move to your Archive, searchable anytime Versioned, full backups across all your devices via iCloud MAKE IT YOURS Dark mode and a choice of themes Custom note fonts: Rounded, Serif, Mono Alternate app icons Home screen widgets for pinned notes and reminders The โŒ˜K command palette on Mac to jump anywhere instantly WISHNOTE PRO Try WishNote Pro free for 7 days. Most of WishNote is free. Pro removes the limits and unlocks: iCloud sync across all your devices Unlimited notebooks Unlimited tags and advanced filtering Unlimited Shared inbox items Unlimited photo galleries PDF attachments Adding locations Adding video Wiki links and backlinks Recurring notes Deadline tracking Unlimited dated tasks in To Dos Note lock (Face ID / passcode) Custom note fonts (Rounded, Serif, Mono) Custom themes Alternate app icons Export and import (Markdown, RTF, HTML, CSV) Prices may vary by region. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; you can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. START WITH WISHNOTE TODAY Whatever you want to hold onto, plan, or achieve, WishNote helps you keep it all in one place, beautifully organized, and always with you. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bulentturudu.tr/wishnote/privacy/

Screenshots

Notes Den4 screens
WishNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notes Den at none against WishNote's 3. Notes Den also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). WishNote's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. WishNote sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Notes Den asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes Den ships an update every 5 days, WishNote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
Notes Den versus WishNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes DenWishNote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days โ€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS16.4 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size43 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDen Digital LLCBulent Turudu

In-app purchases

None

Notes Den

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

WishNote

One-time3
  • Small Support$0.99
  • Medium Support$1.99
  • Large Support$2.99

Questions

Is Notes Den free?
Notes Den is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WishNote free?
WishNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Notes Den or WishNote have ads?
Neither Notes Den nor WishNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notes Den or WishNote?
Notes Den ships an update every 5 days, and WishNote fortnightly. Most recently, Notes Den was updated on August 19, 2026 and WishNote on September 26, 2026.

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