Comparison

Feenote vs Notes for iPad

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

Head to head
About

Feenote

Capture ideas, inspiration, and creativity with a simple yet powerful note-taking application. Supports handwriting with styluses or fingers, image insertion, and sharing options. Protect your notes with a passcode.

Highlights
  • Handwriting with Apple Pencil or stylus
  • Customizable pen color, thickness, and style
  • Add images to notes
  • App security passcode
  • Share notes to friends or social media
Features
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Welcome to Feenote, a powerful yet very simple note-taking software. Since its launch in 2014, it has more than 8 million users. Feenote can help you simplify your work, study and life; Notes is just the beginning, use Feenote to capture ideas, find inspiration and unleash your creativity. Key Features • Write with the Apple Pencil or with many capacitive styluses and even your finger. • Select and customize your pen color,thickness,and style. • Protect your work with an app security passcode. • You can add some images to your note. • Send it to your friends or publish in social networks. ------------ Pro Pack Subscription Conditions: • Your subscription lasts 3 month, or 1 year, depending on the subscription level chosen at the time of purchase. • You will be charged $3.99 for 3 month , $7.99 for 1 year , depending on the subscription level chosen at the time of purchase. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription. • Your account will be charged for a renewed subscription within 24 hours prior to the end of current subscription. You will be charged $3.99 for 3 month or $7.99 for 1 year, depending on your subscription level. • You can manage your subscription and switch off the auto-renewal by accessing your account settings after purchase. • You cannot cancel the current subscription during the active subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://kkmop.com/privatePolicyFnEN Terms of use: https://kkmop.com/privateUserFnEN By using this app, you agree to Apple’s Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ [Contact us] We look forward to receiving your feedback. You can contact us via email :feenote@outlook.com

About

Notes for iPad

Transform your iPad into a digital notebook with a natural writing experience using Apple Pencil. Organize your life with over 60 templates, add stickers, and sync across devices. Perfect for students, professionals, and creatives.

Highlights
  • Natural handwriting with Apple Pencil
  • 60+ professionally designed templates
  • Extensive sticker library and import options
  • Unlimited notebooks with custom covers
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Export notes as PDF
Features
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Your perfect digital notebook. Notes for iPad Pencil Planner is a beautifully designed note-taking app that transforms your iPad into an endless paper canvas. Write naturally with Apple Pencil, plan your life with stunning templates, and organize everything in one place. Whether you're a student capturing lectures, a professional planning projects, or a creative sketching ideas — Notes for iPad is the essential tool to capture, organize, and bring your thoughts to life. YOUR ALL-IN-ONE DIGITAL NOTEBOOK • Write, sketch, and draw with realistic Apple Pencil support • Choose from multiple pen styles, colors, and thicknesses • Add typed text with customizable fonts and formatting • Mix handwriting with images and stickers seamlessly 60+ PROFESSIONALLY DESIGNED TEMPLATES • Daily planners and to-do lists to organize your day • Weekly and monthly calendars for long-term planning • Habit trackers to build better routines • Meal planners and grocery lists for healthy eating • Workout logs and fitness trackers to reach your goals • Budget sheets and expense trackers for financial control • Meeting notes and project planning templates • And many more — new templates added regularly STICKERS & PERSONALIZATION • 1000+ beautiful stickers to decorate your notes • Categories: productivity, wellness, celebrations, seasons • Import your own photos and custom stickers • Resize, rotate, and layer elements freely STAY ORGANIZED YOUR WAY • Create unlimited notebooks for different areas of life • Convenient sidebar for quick page navigation • Custom covers and colors for each notebook • Archive completed notebooks to keep things tidy SYNC & SHARE • iCloud sync keeps your notes updated across devices • Export any page or entire notebook as PDF • Share your notes via email, AirDrop, or any app DESIGNED FOR COMFORT • Beautiful dark mode for nighttime note-taking • Clean, distraction-free interface • Optimized specifically for iPad's large display • Smooth, lag-free performance Your ideas deserve a beautiful home. Notes for iPad combines the freedom of paper with the power of digital — giving you the perfect space to plan, create, and organize your life. Support: hello@britetodo.com Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ A subscription or one-time purchase is required to access premium templates and features. Weekly, Yearly, and Lifetime Access options are available.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Feenote at 91% against Notes for iPad's 40%. Feenote also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 99). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Feenote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months and Notes for iPad sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Feenote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Feenote has 2.1K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Feenote's written reviews are positive against 40% of Notes for iPad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Feenote ships an update weekly, Notes for iPad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Feenote versus Notes for iPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFeenoteNotes for iPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.1K ratings) — better4.6 (99 ratings)
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.1K — better99
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer惠明 劳Brite Technologies LLC

Customer experience

Feenote

All ratings2,050 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews749 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative6.4%

Notes for iPad

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

Feenote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Handwriting recognition issues
  • Compatibility problems with certain devices
  • Unexpected crashes or freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • More handwriting options
  • Ability to add images/drawings
  • Offline access
  • Backup/sync capabilities

Notes for iPad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Feenote

Subscriptions2
  • 3 Months Subscription$4.993 Months
  • Annual Subscription(1 Year)$9.991 Year
One-time4
  • Professional/3 months$4.99
  • Professional/one year$9.99
  • Professional$19.99
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  • Professional / permanent$19.99
6 purchases

Notes for iPad

Subscriptions5
  • Notes for iPad - weekly$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Plus$7.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$17.991 Month
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  • Notes for iPad for a year3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99

Questions

Is Feenote free?
Feenote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notes for iPad free?
Notes for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Feenote or Notes for iPad?
Feenote is rated higher. Feenote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Notes for iPad averages 4.6 from 99 ratings.
Do Feenote or Notes for iPad have ads?
Neither Feenote nor Notes for iPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Feenote or Notes for iPad?
Feenote ships an update weekly, and Notes for iPad every 2 weeks. Most recently, Feenote was updated on October 15, 2026 and Notes for iPad on October 13, 2026.

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