Comparison

Cheatsheet vs Versatile Notes

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

Head to head
About

Cheatsheet

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
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Cheatsheet is for the little things you never remember: hotel rooms, license plates, luggage combination, ID numbers. Write them down in Cheatsheet and then refer to them anytime in a Widget or paste them anywhere with the Custom Keyboard. No more fumbling to unlock your phone and find your notes app; Cheatsheet is as easy as looking at your lock screen, pulling up the keyboard, or glancing at your Apple Watch. App Features: • Simple UI for adding and managing your cheats. • Over 450 icons to help you recognize what you’re looking for. • Quickly copy a cheat by tapping-and-holding on a row. • Search for your cheats, both in the app and in Spotlight. • Use Shortcuts or Siri to “add notes to Cheatsheet” or “find notes in Cheatsheet”. • Organize your cheats with folders and titles. • Format your notes with bold, italics, lists, links, and more. • Protect your cheats with Passcode Lock (Pro feature). • Sync between all your iOS devices via iCloud (Pro feature). Widgets: • Multiple sizes, styles, and colors. • Tap a cheat to open it. Tap the “+” button to add a cheat in the app. • Cheatsheet also has a “Today widget” with options to copy or delete cheats. Apple Watch: • Add, edit, and delete cheats right from your wrist. • Complications show your top cheat (or several cheats) right on your watch face. • Syncs to your iPhone via iCloud (Pro feature). Keyboard Extension: • Shows up to 50 cheats, which you can insert anywhere you can use a custom keyboard. • Includes space, delete, and return keys to help with simple edits. Advanced Features: • Automate your workflows with Shortcuts. • Action extension: send text or URLs to Cheatsheet from any app via the share sheet. • Customize the Cheatsheet widget’s appearance and behavior to suit your needs. • Add or open notes from Control Center (iOS 18 required). • URL scheme for adding a cheat: cheatsheet://add?text=everything%20is%20awesome. Cheatsheet Pro: • Remove limits on the widget, keyboard, and Watch app. • Protect your cheats with Passcode Lock. • Organize your cheats with folders. • Sync your cheats between your devices with iCloud. • Cheatsheet Pro is a simple, annual subscription; there is a one-time purchase option for customers who want to avoid subscriptions. Cheatsheet for Mac is sold separately. • Purchases help support the ongoing development of Cheatsheet — this app is beloved by its users and has over 10 years of active development by a single indie developer, so your support is truly appreciated! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Versatile Notes

This app functions as a versatile database for storing essential business data, including text, files, images, videos, PDFs, and secure password information. Its powerful search capabilities allow for instant retrieval of even large amounts of data, and data can be organized into groups for efficient management. It also supports iCloud syncing for seamless sharing across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Store text, images, videos, PDFs
  • Securely save IDs and passwords
  • Organize data into groups
  • Powerful search with AND/OR options
  • iCloud syncing across Apple devices
  • Apple Watch compatibility for data display
Features
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Would you like to make your smartphone or tablet PC into a useful business tool? “Versatile Notes” is a database application that records data essential to your business. “Versatile Notes” also has an excellent search function, so even if you have a lot of data saved, the app will be able to display data instantly. By entering lots of data over time, this app can become your capable personal secretary. [Features] First, let’s enter data. Entering text is a given naturally, but you can also enter digital files such as images, videos, and PDFs. You can enter ID and password information as well. *Your ID and password will be encrypted and saved in Keychain. You can manage recorded data by separating it into groups. Even if a lot of data is accumulated, you can find the data you need instantly with the powerful search function. You can also choose an “AND” or “OR” search to find information. You can also designate attributes such as groups or dates for data. If you use iCloud with recorded data, the data can be shared with all iPhones and iPads in your possession. This app is also compatible with the Apple Watch. You can also display recorded data on the Apple Watch. *There is no data recording function for the Apple Watch. Data will only be displayed on it. [Contact us] https://www.studioks.net/en/contact-us/ [Studio K's] https://www.studioks.net/en/

Screenshots

Cheatsheet4 screens
Versatile Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cheatsheet at 81% against Versatile Notes's 0%. Cheatsheet also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Versatile Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.4). On price and device support 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. Cheatsheet sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Versatile Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cheatsheet ships an update every 2 weeks, Versatile Notes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cheatsheet versus Versatile Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheatsheetVersatile Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB37 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOverdesigned, LLCNAOAKI SEKIGUCHI

Customer experience

Cheatsheet

All ratings1,898 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews793 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral5.2%
Negative14.2%

Versatile Notes

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Cheatsheet

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Entries disappearing from widget
  • Syncing problems between devices
  • Crashes on older devices

Requested features

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

Versatile Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Cheatsheet

Subscriptions4
  • Cheatsheet Pro$0.991 Month
  • Cheatsheet Pro$1.991 Month
  • Cheatsheet Pro$4.991 Year
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  • Cheatsheet Pro14 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time5
  • Small Tip$2.99
  • Medium Tip$5.99
  • Big Tip$9.99
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  • Legacy$19.99
  • Cheatsheet Pro (Lifetime)$79.99
None

Versatile Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cheatsheet free?
Cheatsheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Versatile Notes free?
Versatile Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cheatsheet or Versatile Notes have ads?
Versatile Notes shows ads; Cheatsheet does not.
Which is updated more often, Cheatsheet or Versatile Notes?
Cheatsheet ships an update every 2 weeks, and Versatile Notes every 2 months. Most recently, Cheatsheet was updated on September 22, 2026 and Versatile Notes on September 18, 2026.

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