# Cheatsheet vs Notes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notes at none against Cheatsheet's 9. Notes also leads on ratings volume (641K vs 1.9K) and device support (5 vs 3). Cheatsheet's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (81% vs 51%). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cheatsheet sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cheatsheet against 4.8 for Notes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notes has 641K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Cheatsheet's written reviews are positive against 51% of Notes's.

Cheatsheet ships an update every 2 weeks, Notes every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cheatsheet | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheatsheet-sticky-note-widget/id914665829/reviews) | **[4.8 (641K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes/id1110145109/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K | **641K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 51.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 128 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Overdesigned, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/914665832) | [Apple](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) |

## What reviewers say

### Cheatsheet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheatsheet-sticky-note-widget/id914665829)

Quickly store and access important information like hotel room numbers or license plates via widgets, a custom keyboard, or your Apple Watch. This app simplifies recalling details without needing to unlock your phone.

**Highlights:** Quick recall memos, Widget access, Custom keyboard integration, Apple Watch app, Search functionality, Organize with folders, Format notes

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $4.99 | per year |
| Cheatsheet Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legacy | $19.99 | one-time |
| Cheatsheet Pro (Lifetime) | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick access to information
- 💡 Useful for remembering important details
- 🤖 Seamless Apple Watch integration
- 💻 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues
- 🔒 Lack of password protection
- 🔋 Apple Watch battery drain
- 💰 Paid upgrade required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Entries disappearing from widget
- Syncing problems between devices
- Crashes on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to sort/reorder entries
- Improve sync reliability
- Implement password protection
- Allow adding images/attachments to entries
- Expand customization options (colors, icons, etc.)


### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes/id1110145109)

Capture your thoughts, ideas, and important information with a versatile note-taking app. Attach various file types, scan documents, create checklists, and even sketch directly within your notes. Organize with folders, tags, and smart searches, and collaborate with others on shared notes.

**Highlights:** Add attachments (PDFs, images, links), Scan paper documents, Create checklists, Sketch with finger or stylus, Search text in notes and handwriting, Collaborate on shared notes, Quick Note feature

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📝 Versatile note-taking app
- 🔒 Secure with password/biometric lock
- 🌐 Seamless sync across devices
- 🚀 Quick and responsive
- 📂 Organized with folders and tags

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/retrieving notes
- 🔋 High battery drain when using Apple Pencil
- 📝 Limited formatting options (font, color, etc.)
- 🔒 Password reset issues with locked notes

**Reported bugs**

- Notes randomly disappearing or not syncing
- Cursor jumping around when editing text
- Typing lag and performance issues
- Inconsistent behavior when adding images
- Formatting problems when pasting content

**Requested features**

- Add undo/redo functionality
- Improve table formatting and calculations
- Allow custom folder colors and icons
- Implement a page view for longer notes
- Integrate with Reminders app for to-do lists


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cheatsheet free?

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

### Is Notes free?

Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Cheatsheet or Notes?

Notes is rated higher. Cheatsheet averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Notes averages 4.8 from 641K ratings.

### Do Cheatsheet or Notes have ads?

Neither Cheatsheet nor Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Cheatsheet or Notes?

Cheatsheet ships an update every 2 weeks, and Notes every 9 months. Most recently, Cheatsheet was updated on September 22, 2026 and Notes on September 24, 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.*