# Note To Self vs Note To Self Mail

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Note To Self at none against Note To Self Mail's 3. Note To Self also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). Note To Self Mail's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (374 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note To Self Mail sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Note To Self asks for nothing beyond the download.

Note To Self holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note To Self Mail has 374 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Note To Self's written reviews are positive against 90% of Note To Self Mail's.

Note To Self ships an update every 27 months, Note To Self Mail every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note To Self | Note To Self Mail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-to-self-quick-self-email/id733097004/reviews)** | [4.8 (374 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-to-self-mail/id1135553707/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **374** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 90.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 0 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Chernyshev](https://appshunter.io/developer/733097007) | [Mathias Lipowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/668302586) |

## What reviewers say

### Note To Self

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-to-self-quick-self-email/id733097004)

This app allows you to quickly send emails to your own address for tracking to-do items or saving notes. It prioritizes your privacy by not using third-party servers and queues emails for sending when connectivity is available.

**Highlights:** Send emails to your own address, Track to-do items, Save notes for archive, Prioritizes user privacy, Offline email queuing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Note To Self Mail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-to-self-mail/id1135553707)

Quickly capture your thoughts and send them directly to your inbox. This app integrates with popular to-do list applications, streamlining your workflow by sending notes via email. It offers basic note-taking with advanced features available in the pro version.

**Highlights:** Send notes directly to inbox, Integrates with Trello, Evernote, etc., Attach photos (pro), Create sketches (pro), Attach audio notes (pro), Scan documents (pro)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a coffee | $4.99 | per year |
| Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a coffee | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extremely fast and quick to use
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- ⚙️ Highly customizable settings and options
- 🔒 Secure SMTP-based email delivery
- 📧 Seamless email integration with multiple accounts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Google OAuth authentication issues
- 🔐 Requires SMTP server configuration (technical barrier)
- ⚠️ Occasional reliability issues after extended use
- 📱 Limited Apple Watch support
- 🌐 Browser sharing functionality sometimes fails

**Reported bugs**

- Google OAuth doesn't work properly
- Messages stuck in outbox with Google authentication
- App stops working after several weeks of use
- Safari share extension crashes or fails silently
- Browser sharing shows grey rectangle and fails

**Requested features**

- Scheduled/delayed send functionality
- Apple Watch native app
- Document scanning with PDF export
- YouTube title preservation in sharing
- iOS 26 UI updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note To Self free?

Note To Self is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Note To Self Mail free?

Note To Self Mail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Note To Self or Note To Self Mail?

Note To Self is rated higher. Note To Self averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Note To Self Mail averages 4.8 from 374 ratings.

### Do Note To Self or Note To Self Mail have ads?

Neither Note To Self nor Note To Self Mail shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Note To Self or Note To Self Mail?

Note To Self ships an update every 27 months, and Note To Self Mail every 6 weeks. Most recently, Note To Self was updated on September 29, 2026 and Note To Self Mail on October 17, 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.*