# Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) vs IROGAMI

The clearest difference is rating: IROGAMI at 4.8 against Note Box (Minimalistic Notes)'s 3.1. IROGAMI also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 49%) and ratings volume (482 vs 31). Note Box (Minimalistic Notes)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and IROGAMI sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IROGAMI holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IROGAMI has 482 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Note Box (Minimalistic Notes)'s written reviews are positive against 75% of IROGAMI's.

Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) ships an update every 3 months, IROGAMI every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) | IROGAMI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-box-minimalistic-notes/id733743183/reviews) | **[4.8 (482 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irogami-beautiful-sticky-note/id1478263903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **482** |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mumick Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/691257020) | [Yurisys LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1407542080) |

## What reviewers say

### Note Box (Minimalistic Notes)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-box-minimalistic-notes/id733743183)

A minimalist note-taking app with a sticky-note interface for quick organization. Use color-coding to categorize information and simple markdown editing for content. Ideal for keeping important tasks and ideas visible and accessible.

**Highlights:** Sticky-note interface, Color-coded organization, Simple markdown editing, iCloud Syncing, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch support, Lock screen to-do list

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notebox Premium | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and minimalistic design
- 🎨 Attractive and aesthetic interface
- ✅ Does what it's meant to do
- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 💡 Great for jotting quick notes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Data loss and deletion issues
- 🐛 Notes disappearing or getting deleted
- 🐛 Duplication of notes
- 🐛 Overwriting of notes
- 🐛 App crashing or not opening

**Reported bugs**

- Duplicates most recent note and overwrites second most recent
- Occasionally lose an entry or creates a second version
- Unable to open notes after an update
- Notes disappear after reaching a certain number
- Deletes information on its own

**Requested features**

- Folders for organization
- Undo functionality
- Home screen widget
- Notification widget
- Option to leave notes unsorted


### IROGAMI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irogami-beautiful-sticky-note/id1478263903)

This app lets you create colorful, customizable sticky notes that can be placed on your home screen as widgets. It offers easy one-handed note-taking, a lock function for privacy, and supports long text entries.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets, Customizable colors, One-handed note-taking, Lock function (Face ID/Touch ID), Supports long text entries, Font customization

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Beautiful design
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable colors and fonts
- 🔥 Helpful for organization and reminders
- 🌟 Aesthetically pleasing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and force quits
- 🗓️ Lack of calendar/scheduling features
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔒 Concerns about data/note loss

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing or becoming inaccessible
- Inconsistent font rendering
- Inability to pin notes to home screen

**Requested features**

- iPad version
- More font and color options
- Ability to reorder notes
- Checklist/to-do functionality
- Reminders and calendar integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) free?

Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IROGAMI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) or IROGAMI?

IROGAMI is rated higher. Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) averages 3.1 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while IROGAMI averages 4.8 from 482 ratings.

### Do Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) or IROGAMI have ads?

IROGAMI shows ads; Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) or IROGAMI?

Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) ships an update every 3 months, and IROGAMI every 5 weeks. Most recently, Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) was updated on October 23, 2026 and IROGAMI on October 22, 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.*