# Feenote vs NoteFolder

The clearest difference is price: Feenote at Free against NoteFolder's $2.99. Feenote also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). NoteFolder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Feenote is free to download; NoteFolder costs $2.99 up front. Feenote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. NoteFolder asks for nothing beyond the download.

NoteFolder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Feenote has 2.1K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of NoteFolder's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Feenote | NoteFolder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feenote-notes-and-lists/id822218131/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notefolder/id6760304633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 110 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [惠明 劳](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059680523) | [Zozi Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/511900083) |

## What reviewers say

### Feenote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/feenote-notes-and-lists/id822218131)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Months Subscription | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Subscription(1 Year) | $9.99 | per year |
| Professional/3 months | $4.99 | one-time |
| Professional/one year | $9.99 | one-time |
| Professional | $19.99 | one-time |
| Professional / permanent | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing app
- 👍 Helpful for school/work
- 🔒 Secure with password
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Organized and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs
- 💰 Some features require payment
- 🖋️ Limited handwriting capabilities

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- More handwriting options
- Ability to add images/drawings
- Offline access
- Backup/sync capabilities


### NoteFolder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notefolder/id6760304633)

This app streamlines note-taking by automatically managing a designated folder for your notes. It offers incremental search and supports cloud syncing through services like iCloud and Dropbox. An App Intent is also available for Siri and Shortcuts integration.

**Highlights:** Auto-safe incremental search, Cloud sync (iCloud, Dropbox), Siri and Shortcuts integration, Note folder management, Companion for Notational Velocity/nvAlt

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Feenote free?

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

### Is NoteFolder free?

NoteFolder costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Feenote or NoteFolder?

NoteFolder is rated higher. Feenote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while NoteFolder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Feenote or NoteFolder have ads?

Neither Feenote nor NoteFolder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Feenote or NoteFolder?

Feenote ships an update weekly, and NoteFolder weekly. Most recently, Feenote was updated on October 18, 2026 and NoteFolder on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*