# MatchaNote vs 揪筆記 Join Note

The clearest difference is device support: MatchaNote at 4 against 揪筆記 Join Note's 2. MatchaNote also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MatchaNote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and 揪筆記 Join Note sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MatchaNote | 揪筆記 Join Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Size | 84 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CodeNet](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788296420) | [TIM TING-FENG HU](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775822759) |

## What reviewers say

### MatchaNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchanote-notes-and-tasks/id6788296418)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Basic Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $199.99 | per year |


### 揪筆記 Join Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/join-note/id6817834114)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Join Note Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Join Note Pro (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| Join Note Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MatchaNote free?

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

### Is 揪筆記 Join Note free?

揪筆記 Join Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do MatchaNote or 揪筆記 Join Note have ads?

Neither MatchaNote nor 揪筆記 Join Note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MatchaNote or 揪筆記 Join Note?

MatchaNote ships an update every 3 days, and 揪筆記 Join Note every 3 days. Most recently, MatchaNote was updated on October 28, 2026 and 揪筆記 Join Note on October 24, 2026.

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