Comparison

AU SPARK vs Notes+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AU SPARK

Access your academic information, including courses, schedules, and the university calendar, all within a convenient mobile app. This tool is designed specifically for students of Assumption University.

Highlights
  • Access academic information
  • Check courses offered
  • View schedule
  • Access AU calendar
  • Mobile application access
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AU Spark is provided for Assumption University's students (AU username and password required). AU Spark allows AU students to access their academic information and check courses offered, schedule, and AU calendar via a mobile application. Developed by ABAC | Computer Science

About

Notes+

Enhance your digital note-taking with realistic writing tools, diverse templates, and AI-powered features. Seamlessly import files, organize documents, and boost productivity with advanced functionalities. Sync notes across devices for on-the-go access.

Highlights
  • Realistic writing experience
  • File import and conversion
  • Wide selection of pens and tools
  • AI-powered summarization and generation
  • Password protection
  • Picture-in-picture multitasking
  • Sync across devices
Features
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8M+ Active Users Today A Wide Selection of Templates & Tools Revolutionise your digital note-taking experience with Notes+ ! Dive into a world of endless possibilities with our realistic writing experience and elevate your digital note-taking with our exciting features: Import and Convert Files ●Seamlessly Import Files from Windows or Mac ●Convert Web Pages to PDFs and Import Them ● No matter where you are - be it in the classroom or in the office- easily sync your notes on iPad and iPhone at any time. Versatile Tools and Features ●Large oversized notes ●Use the Margin Extension to create space between your documents ●A wide selection of colours available to choose from ●Use the inbuilt draft feature to jot down your notes quickly Creative lines and tools ●Access the extremely versatile dotted and wavy line pen ●Boost your memorisation by using our cover tool ●Draw precise shapes using automatic tools Magical Pens ●A wide selection of 32 different types of pens ●Capture important parts of your document with the screenshot pen ●Write notes temporarily using the wonderful vanish pen ●Highlight key points with precision and style using the laser pen Multi-tasking Made Easy ●Boost your productivity with our enlarged picture-in-picture feature ●Jump between pages with ease using the grid view ●Add related documents using the Associated Documents feature ●Keep your notes secure with our robust password protection feature. ●Access the Web without ever leaving the app ●Solve a problem multiple times using the layering function with up to three layers ●Record important information using the voice recording feature Productivity Boosters ● Easily solve math problems using our built-in-calculator ● Stay on track with a built-in timer ● Simultaneously view the same document in a split view using the Dual Pages function Moreover, you can access even smarter AI tools. ●AI Summary Generator ●AI Quiz Generator ●AI Flashcard Generator ●AI Audio Transcription and Summary ●AI YouTube Subtitle and Summary ●AI NoteSnap Pen In-App Subscription Service: ●AI One monthly subscription ●AI One yearly subscription ●AI Summary Generator monthly subscription ●AI Quiz Generator monthly subscription ●AI Flashcard Generator monthly subscription ●AI Audio Transcription and Summary monthly subscription ●AI YouTube Subtitle and Summary monthly subscription ●AI NoteSnap Pen monthly subscription App provides auto-renewal service for subscription. Price: ●AI One monthly subscription, 6 AI tools included, US$24.99/month ●AI One yearly subscription, US$137.99 per year ●Monthly subscription for other AI tools, US$9.99/month This pricing applies to users in the United States. Pricing in other countries or regions may vary, and the actual charges may be converted to your local currency based on your country or region of residence. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the renewal cost will be determined. Subscriptions are managed by the user, and users can turn off auto-renewal by going to their account settings after purchase. To disable auto-renewal for Apple ID subscriptions, go to "Settings" on your iOS device, then "iTunes Store," select "Apple ID," tap "View Apple ID," go to "Account Settings," click on "Subscriptions," select the subscription name, and cancel the subscription. For business partnership inquiries, feel free to contact us at bella@notesplus.com. Terms of Service: www.notesplus.com/terms-and-conditions-for-ai-pen Privacy Policy: www.notesplus.com/privacy-policy-for-ai-pen

Screenshots

AU SPARK4 screens
Notes+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Notes+ at 4.7 against AU SPARK's 3.3. Notes+ also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 47%) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 38). AU SPARK's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Notes+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. AU SPARK asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Notes+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notes+ has 3.2K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of AU SPARK's written reviews are positive against 76% of Notes+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AU SPARK ships an update every 5 weeks, Notes+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
AU SPARK versus Notes+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAU SPARKNotes+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (38 ratings)4.7 (3.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.9% of reviews76.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings383.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB166 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGREEN MOONS COMPANY LIMITEDSINGFISH PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

AU SPARK

All ratings36 ratings
Positive52.8%
Neutral13.9%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral9.9%
Negative43.2%

Notes+

All ratings3,190 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews2,302 reviews
Positive76.2%
Neutral10.4%
Negative13.4%

Bugs and requests

AU SPARK

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Notes+

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Notes disappearing or not saving properly
  • Pen/writing not registering correctly
  • Crashes when trying to add new pages
  • Imported PDFs losing formatting
  • Eraser tool not working as expected

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to create custom templates
  • Improved handwriting recognition
  • Customizable pen/brush tools
  • Better organization and folder management
  • Seamless sync across all devices
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  • Enhanced search capabilities
  • Backup and restore options

In-app purchases

None

AU SPARK

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Notes+

Subscriptions9
  • AI Solver$7.991 Month
  • AI Quiz Generator$7.991 Month
  • AI Summary Generator$7.991 Month
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  • Fonts$9.991 Year
  • Unlock four AI features$12.991 Month
  • AI Audio to Text Summary$15.991 Month
  • AI One$24.991 Month
  • Unlock four AI features$71.991 Year
  • AI One$137.991 Year
One-time1
  • Smart Digital Notebook - Colorful$7.99

Questions

Is AU SPARK free?
AU SPARK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Notes+ free?
Notes+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AU SPARK or Notes+?
Notes+ is rated higher. AU SPARK averages 3.3 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Notes+ averages 4.7 from 3.2K ratings.
Do AU SPARK or Notes+ have ads?
Neither AU SPARK nor Notes+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AU SPARK or Notes+?
AU SPARK ships an update every 5 weeks, and Notes+ weekly. Most recently, AU SPARK was updated on November 1, 2026 and Notes+ on November 14, 2026.

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