# Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) vs BundleNote

The clearest difference is rating: BundleNote at 4.6 against Note Box (Minimalistic Notes)'s 3.2. BundleNote also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 49%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). Note Box (Minimalistic Notes)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

BundleNote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 30 and 54 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Note Box (Minimalistic Notes)'s written reviews are positive against 80% of BundleNote's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) | BundleNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-box-minimalistic-notes/id733743183/reviews) | **[4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bundlenote-binder-memo-pad/id1605707599/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mumick Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/691257020) | [Shibapp LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/852300851) |

## 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


### BundleNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bundlenote-binder-memo-pad/id1605707599)

Organize your thoughts and notes into digital binders. Easily attach images, save scrolling text as images, and customize text settings. Protect your privacy with a passcode lock and ensure your data is safe with automatic backups to Google Drive.

**Highlights:** Page-by-page note saving, Combine notes into binders, Image attachment (up to 10 per note), Save scrolling text as images, Keyboard expansion buttons for editing, Passcode lock for privacy, Automatic backup to Google Drive

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BundleNote PRO | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is BundleNote free?

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

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

BundleNote is rated higher. Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) averages 3.2 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while BundleNote averages 4.6 from 54 ratings.

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

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

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

Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) ships an update every 3 months, and BundleNote every 3 months. Most recently, Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) was updated on October 15, 2026 and BundleNote on October 14, 2026.

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