# Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) vs NoteBox

The clearest difference is rating: NoteBox at 5.0 against Note Box (Minimalistic Notes)'s 3.2. NoteBox also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). Note Box (Minimalistic Notes)'s advantage is ratings volume (30 vs 4) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NoteBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

NoteBox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) has 30 ratings behind it against 4, 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 67% of NoteBox's.

Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) ships an update every 3 months, NoteBox every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) | NoteBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-box-minimalistic-notes/id733743183/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebox-sticky-notes-and-to-do/id1661383731/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mumick Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/691257020) | [Mimol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1747110759) |

## 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


### NoteBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebox-sticky-notes-and-to-do/id1661383731)

Organize your life with this powerful sticky notes and to-do list app. Features include searchable notes, color filtering, photo attachments, and easy sharing. Its intuitive interface and minimalist design help you stay focused on tasks and goals.

**Highlights:** Searchable notes, Color filtering for notes, Add photos to to-do items, Share notes with others, Customizable note colors, Minimalist design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is NoteBox free?

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

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

NoteBox is rated higher. Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) averages 3.2 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while NoteBox averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Neither Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) nor NoteBox shows ads.

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

Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) ships an update every 3 months, and NoteBox every 4 days. Most recently, Note Box (Minimalistic Notes) was updated on October 7, 2026 and NoteBox on October 7, 2026.

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