Comparison

Pendo Note vs SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard

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

Head to head
About

Pendo Note

This app helps you capture ideas, manage tasks, and organize events with smart features. It offers AI assistance for writing, learning, and translation, and syncs your data across devices using iCloud.

Highlights
  • AI writing and learning assistant
  • Smart calendar event creation
  • Recurring to-do list management
  • Unified timeline for all entries
  • Customizable tags for organization
  • Contact info parsing for new contacts
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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Pendo brings your notes and calendar together in one place. Write notes, plan your day, and keep everything organized with a clean, intuitive timeline. Whether you're jotting down ideas, planning meetings, or keeping a journal — Pendo keeps it all in sync across your devices. Your data stays yours: export every note with its photos, location and weather into a single file, and import it back anytime — perfect for backups or moving to a new device.

About

SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard

Capture thoughts instantly across all Apple devices with voice dictation, widgets, and rich media support. Organize, secure, and access notes offline with powerful search and quick actions. Personalize your note-taking experience with custom formatting and themes.

Highlights
  • Dictate notes with Siri or voice input
  • Home screen and lock screen widgets
  • Clipboard capture and automatic saving
  • Enrich notes with images, PDFs, and files
  • Draw and sketch with Apple Pencil
  • Organize with categories, tags, and search
  • Secure notes with passcode/biometrics
Features
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SnipNotes captures your thoughts instantly across all your Apple devices. • Apple Watch & Siri – Dictate notes from your wrist or with voice commands • Home Screen Widgets – View and create notes without opening the app • Clipboard Capture – Save copied text as a new note in one tap, or enable automatic capture in Settings to save copied text while SnipNotes is active and in the foreground ** Create Notes Your Way ** • Dictate notes using Siri, in-app voice input, or directly on Apple Watch • Create voice recordings; on iOS 26 or later, you can transcribe them and, when available, generate summaries • Enrich notes with images, PDFs, videos, and file attachments • Draw and sketch with your finger or Apple Pencil on iPhone and iPad • Pull content from any app via drag-and-drop or the share sheet • Save your current location to remember where you parked ** Access Notes Instantly ** • View and edit notes from home screen and lock screen widgets • Ask Siri to open, read, or display your notes • Manage notes directly from your Apple Watch • Full offline access – your notes are always available ** Work Smarter with Actions ** • Automate workflows by connecting SnipNotes to Shortcuts • Tap detected addresses to view on a map, or phone numbers to call • Create calendar events, open links, or share content with quick actions • Swipe notes to copy, export, or share instantly ** Stay Organized and Secure ** • Organize with inbox, archive, and nested categories • Use colorful tags to organize notes and filter across categories • Search across all notes – even from the home screen or via Siri • Set reminders that sync across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch • Protect sensitive notes with passcode or Face ID/Touch ID ** Make It Yours ** • Format with checkboxes, lists, colors, and highlighting • Choose from hundreds of icons to identify notes at a glance • Pick from ten color themes to match your style SnipNotes is your ad-free note-taking app. Enjoy the core features at no cost, with premium options like voice recordings, iCloud synchronization, file attachments, and drawing capabilities available for a one-time purchase or subscription. Your notes sync securely to your private iCloud account. Discover more about SnipNotes at www.snipnotes.de. Encounter an issue or have a question? Reach out to me directly at support@snipnotes.de, or connect on X/Twitter via @SnipNotesApp. Your feedback is valuable, and I'm dedicated to providing a personalized response to every message. Subscription Management: You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal through your App Store Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pendo Note4 screens
SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Pendo Note at 840 against SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard's 242. SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.4). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Pendo Note sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pendo Note against 4.7 for SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 840 and 242 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 90% and 90% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pendo Note ships an update every 11 days, SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pendo Note versus SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPendo NoteSnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (840 ratings) — better4.7 (242 ratings)
Positive reviews89.7% of reviews89.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings840 — better242
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.415.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB184 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShenzhen Lychee Isle Co., Ltd.Felix Lisczyk

Customer experience

Pendo Note

All ratings840 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews581 reviews
Positive89.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.0%

SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard

All ratings242 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive89.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.4%

User reviews

Pendo Note

From 840 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices
  • 💡 Unique timeline view for organizing thoughts
  • 🎨 Cute and visually appealing design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔍 Limited customization options
  • 🔌 Syncing issues between devices
  • 🗓️ Difficulty managing recurring tasks

SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard

From 242 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices
  • 💡 Excellent Apple Watch integration
  • 🔒 Secure with no subscription
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or sync issues
  • 🔍 Limited search functionality
  • 🚧 Lack of web/desktop app
  • 🚧 Inconsistent formatting options

Bugs and requests

Pendo Note

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Notes and to-do items disappearing after updates
  • Calendar events not syncing correctly
  • Widget not displaying all information as expected
  • Inability to add more than 3 images to a note

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add password protection or biometric lock
  • Improve note-taking capabilities with more formatting options
  • Integrate with more calendar/productivity apps
  • Introduce a web/desktop version for better cross-platform experience

SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Metadata editing not working as expected
  • Apple Watch app crashing for some users
  • Formatting issues with asterisks and underscores

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved list/checklist functionality
  • Better organization with nested folders
  • Enhanced search and filtering
  • Integration with other productivity apps

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pendo Note

One-time3
  • A tikka$0.99
  • A basket of buns$1.99
  • A cup of Coffee$4.99
17 purchases

SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard

Subscriptions2
  • SnipNotes Plus (Subscription)7 Days trial2 variants$1.991 Month
  • SnipNotes Plus (Subscription)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time15
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$3.99
  • Subcategories$3.99
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  • Note Attachments$3.99
  • Note Tags$3.99
  • Voice Recordings$3.99
  • Theme Colors and Icons$3.99
  • iCloud Synchronization$4.99
  • Large Tip$7.99
  • SnipNotes Plus (macOS)$7.99
  • SnipNotes Plus (macOS)$9.99
  • SnipNotes Plus (iOS)2 variants$14.99
  • SnipNotes Plus (iOS + macOS)$14.99
  • Huge Tip$19.99
  • SnipNotes Plus (iOS + macOS)$24.99

Questions

Is Pendo Note free?
Pendo Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard free?
SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pendo Note or SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard?
Pendo Note is rated higher. Pendo Note averages 4.8 out of 5 from 840 ratings, while SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard averages 4.7 from 242 ratings.
Do Pendo Note or SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard have ads?
Neither Pendo Note nor SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pendo Note or SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard?
Pendo Note ships an update every 11 days, and SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard fortnightly. Most recently, Pendo Note was updated on October 15, 2026 and SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard on October 16, 2026.

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