# Notes vs PinNote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notes at none against PinNote's 1. Notes also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). PinNote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PinNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notes ships an update weekly, PinNote every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes | PinNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinnote-lock-screen-notes/id6809535973/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 94.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 20 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZHONGCHENG YANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794194980) | [军 孙](https://appshunter.io/developer/949784002) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-notepad-free-note-app/id6794194978)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### PinNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinnote-lock-screen-notes/id6809535973)

Keep essential information like codes, reminders, or quotes instantly visible on your Lock Screen, Home Screen, and StandBy widgets. Access notes without unlocking your device, with options for adjustable text, attachments, and privacy blur.

**Highlights:** Lock Screen, Home Screen, and StandBy widgets, Adjustable large text and background options, Siri quick note integration, Audio and video attachments, Full-screen alarm reminders, Privacy blur mode, iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PinNote Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes free?

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

### Is PinNote free?

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

### Do Notes or PinNote have ads?

Notes shows ads; PinNote does not.

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

Notes ships an update weekly, and PinNote every 3 days. Most recently, Notes was updated on November 10, 2026 and PinNote on November 10, 2026.

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