# NoteBox vs Supernotes

The clearest difference is rating: Supernotes at 4.8 against NoteBox's 4.6. Supernotes also leads on ratings volume (122 vs 10). NoteBox's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NoteBox sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Supernotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Supernotes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Supernotes has 122 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 90% and 91% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoteBox | Supernotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebox-simple-and-powerful/id899446595/reviews) | **[4.8 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supernotes-notes-and-journal/id1567815218/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **122** |
| Positive reviews | 89.8% of reviews | **90.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 25 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elaborapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/899446598) | [Supernotes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567815220) |

## What reviewers say

### NoteBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebox-simple-and-powerful/id899446595)

This app offers a streamlined note-taking experience with quick input, powerful text editing, and seamless syncing across devices. Easily organize, search, and share your notes with extensive integration options.

**Highlights:** Quick note input from various sources, Disturbance-free text editing with advanced formatting, Fast iCloud syncing across iOS devices, Extensive sharing options to numerous apps, In-note text search and Google/Wikipedia integration, Support for external keyboards and VoiceOver

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock note capacity limit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock note capacity limit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock note capacity limit | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock note capacity limit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock note capacity limit | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock note capacity limit | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock note capacity limit | $7.99 | one-time |


### Supernotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supernotes-notes-and-journal/id1567815218)

Organize your thoughts and ideas with a fast, lightweight note-taking app. Create visually rich notecards with Markdown and LaTeX support, enhanced by AI writing assistance. Build interconnected knowledge networks and share them seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Shareable Markdown notecards, AI writing assistance, Bi-directional card linking, 2D/3D graph visualization, Spaced repetition flashcards, Real-time collaboration, Offline support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supernotes Unlimited (1 Month) | $11.00 | per month |
| Supernotes Unlimited (Promo) | $69.00 | per year |
| Supernotes Unlimited (1 Year) | $99.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful design and UI
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 🧠 Powerful organization system
- 💡 Unique card-based concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Learning curve for some
- ⚠️ Limited initial note space
- 🎛️ Lacks advanced features for some users
- 📱 No iOS widgets
- 🔄 Cumbersome tagging for some

**Reported bugs**

- Blank white screen on app/web browser
- App doesn't work on iOS 15.4.1

**Requested features**

- iOS widgets for home and lock screens
- Alert for note space limit and prompt to edit/continue as journal entry
- Better image and video viewing
- Control center button
- Split screen functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoteBox free?

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

### Is Supernotes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NoteBox or Supernotes?

Supernotes is rated higher. NoteBox averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Supernotes averages 4.8 from 122 ratings.

### Do NoteBox or Supernotes have ads?

Neither NoteBox nor Supernotes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NoteBox or Supernotes?

NoteBox ships an update monthly, and Supernotes monthly. Most recently, NoteBox was updated on June 10, 2026 and Supernotes on September 26, 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.*