# Noted Note vs TypeDraw

The clearest difference is price: Noted Note at Free against TypeDraw's $4.99. TypeDraw's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 50%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Noted Note is free to download; TypeDraw costs $4.99 up front. Noted Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TypeDraw asks for nothing beyond the download.

TypeDraw holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TypeDraw has 31 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Noted Note's written reviews are positive against 86% of TypeDraw's.

Noted Note ships an update every 3 days, TypeDraw every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Noted Note | TypeDraw |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noted-note/id6792991647/reviews) | **[4.4 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typedraw/id6822194774/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#1** |
| Size | 115 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | **26.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jerry Munyoka Nkongolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835149593) | [Trautmann & Dorre GbR Shaped Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/1784286059) |

## What reviewers say

### Noted Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noted-note/id6792991647)

This app simulates a physical notebook for your iPhone, allowing you to type notes that appear as handwriting. It offers various writing styles, pens, paper types, and the ability to add doodles and photos. Notes are organized chronologically and searchable.

**Highlights:** Simulated handwriting typing, Multiple pen and paper styles, Doodle and photo integration, Scratch-out deletion effect, Chronological note organization, Searchable notes, Customizable sounds

**Features:** Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| the whole drawer | $9.99 | one-time |


### TypeDraw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typedraw/id6822194774)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Paid · Productivity, #9 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app offers a digital notebook experience where you can type, draw, and write using your own handwriting. It provides a customizable canvas with features like smart marks, handwriting conversion to fonts, and organized note-taking with a searchable table of contents. Your notes remain private on your device or can sync via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Type, draw, and write with custom handwriting, Handwriting to font conversion, Smart Marks for text and drawing integration, Customizable page and ink colors, Searchable table of contents, Home Screen widgets for quick access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Noted Note free?

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

### Is TypeDraw free?

TypeDraw costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Noted Note or TypeDraw?

TypeDraw is rated higher. Noted Note averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while TypeDraw averages 4.4 from 31 ratings.

### Do Noted Note or TypeDraw have ads?

Neither Noted Note nor TypeDraw shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Noted Note or TypeDraw?

Noted Note ships an update every 3 days, and TypeDraw every 2 days. Most recently, Noted Note was updated on November 5, 2026 and TypeDraw on November 1, 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.*