# SocialNote Pro vs BuyNothing

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SocialNote Pro at 75% against BuyNothing's 27%. SocialNote Pro also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). BuyNothing's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On ads, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

BuyNothing is free to download; SocialNote Pro costs $0.99 up front. BuyNothing sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SocialNote Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

SocialNote Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BuyNothing has 2.1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of SocialNote Pro's written reviews are positive against 27% of BuyNothing's.

SocialNote Pro ships an update every 2 months, BuyNothing every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SocialNote Pro | BuyNothing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialnote-pro/id690119247/reviews)** | [4.3 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buynothing/id1557679959/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 26.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | #200 |
| Size | 2 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Empty Box Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/433671375) | [Buy Nothing Project, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557679961) |

## What reviewers say

### SocialNote Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialnote-pro/id690119247)

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

A straightforward application for crafting and sharing quotes or written thoughts. It focuses on simplicity, allowing users to express themselves without complex features. Ideal for writers and anyone wanting to share wisdom or personal reflections.

**Highlights:** Write quotes and thoughts, Share posts on Instagram, Clean and simple interface, No gimmicks or complex features, Ideal for writers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### BuyNothing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buynothing/id1557679959)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with your local community to give, receive, share, lend, and borrow items. This app fosters a gift economy, building connections through sharing, inspired by the BuyNothing® Project.

**Highlights:** Give and receive items locally, Lend and borrow goods, Hyper-local community sharing, Gift economy model, Build community connections, Express gratitude

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Nothing Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Buy Nothing Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Sustaining Member | $5.49 | per month |
| Sustaining Member | $6.99 | per month |
| Buy Nothing Pro | $38.49 | per year |
| Buy Nothing Subscription | $38.49 | per year |
| Sustaining Member | $54.99 | per year |
| Sustaining Member | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤝 Friendly community interactions
- ♻️ Promotes sustainability and reducing waste
- 🌍 Global reach beyond local groups
- 🏠 Hyper-local focus when set up properly
- 📦 Smooth gifting and receiving process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app functionality
- 📍 Difficulty filtering for local posts
- 🔑 Login and account issues
- 💬 Inconsistent notifications and messaging
- 💰 Paywall for key features

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Login issues and inability to reset passwords
- Inconsistent location settings and radius
- Unreliable notifications and messaging
- Inability to edit or update posts

**Requested features**

- Search function to find specific posts
- Ability to edit and update posts
- Improved organization and sorting of posts
- Syncing across multiple devices
- More robust moderation and community tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SocialNote Pro free?

SocialNote Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BuyNothing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SocialNote Pro or BuyNothing?

SocialNote Pro is rated higher. SocialNote Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while BuyNothing averages 4.3 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do SocialNote Pro or BuyNothing have ads?

Neither SocialNote Pro nor BuyNothing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SocialNote Pro or BuyNothing?

SocialNote Pro ships an update every 2 months, and BuyNothing every 8 days. Most recently, SocialNote Pro was updated on October 17, 2026 and BuyNothing on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SocialNote Pro or BuyNothing?

SocialNote Pro currently peaks at #98 in the App Store charts, and BuyNothing at #200. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*