Comparison

Cheatsheet vs EasyNotes

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

EasyNotes

Capture your thoughts and ideas with a versatile note-taking app. Create rich text notes, add photos, sketch, record audio, and organize with colorful backgrounds and widgets. Secure your notes with multiple lock options and sync across devices.

Highlights
  • Rich text notes with formatting
  • Customizable note backgrounds
  • Stylish sticky note widgets
  • Note organization with tags and archive
  • Emoji integration
  • Secure note locking (gesture, password, biometrics)
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Transform your concepts into reality with EasyNotes. Write notes, attach photos, craft a checklist, sketch ideas, record audio, capture moments, and explore more. We Can Empower You With: 1. Boost your productivity with Rich Text Notes • Make your memos stand out using bold, italic, and underlining. • Play with fonts, sizes, and colors to add structure and emphasis. • Boost readability and organization with bullet and numbered lists. • Support sharing notes as pictures, exporting to PDF, or printing. 2. Diverse and Colorful Note Background Styles • Engage in an immersive note-taking atmosphere, a whole new note-taking experience • Dive into a world of creativity with over 200 colorful note backgrounds. • Utilize background colors to classify and prioritize your notepad. • Spread the magic of these colorful notes through sharing with others or printing. • Immerse yourself in emotions, and elevate your overall note-taking experience with the vibrant notes background elements – these are the benchmarks that guide our notepad background selection. 3. Stylish Sticky Notes Widget • Instantly reach your sticky notes, memos, and checklists right from your Home Screen. • Choose from a diverse collection of 100+ stylish widget styles. • Three widget sizes: large, medium, and small, allowing you to select what suits you best. • Enjoy the convenience of accessing your important notes at a glance. 4. Get Notebook Organized • Switch between list and grid views for easy navigation. • Keep things in order with tags, reminders, and the archive feature. • Provides six notebook sorting methods to maximize the satisfaction of different usage habits • Create personalized categories for work projects, academic pursuits, personal aspirations, daily reflections, and more. 5. Express Yourself with Distinctive Emojis • Tired of plain text? Infuse your messages with emojis to vividly convey your emotions to your notes. • Discover our exclusive collection of emojis, offering hundreds of options that include all Usage scenarios for you to choose from. 6. Secure Your Notes with Lock Functions • Safeguard your notebook with multiple security layers, including gesture lock, password lock, fingerprint lock, and face ID. • You can lock a single category or lock the entire notepad category according to the usage scenario. 7. iCloud Sync • iCloud sync makes notepad data safer and fast. • Enjoy the ease of syncing notebook between your iPad and iPhone, promoting seamless collaboration and enhanced productivity. 8. Never Miss a thing with Note Reminders • Ensure you stay on top of your tasks by setting timely reminders for important notes or memos. • Add a personal touch by customizing reminder ringtones to suit your unique routine. 9. View Note in Timeline • Gain a comprehensive view of your memos, events, and ideas through an intuitive calendar timeline. Overall, whether it's for work, study, or personal use, EasyNotes is your ultimate note-taking companion. Download EasyNotes for free on iPad and iPhone and let's make note-taking an enjoyable and productive experience. Join our community of users, and together, we'll keep pushing the boundaries of innovation. If you have any issues, please mail us: Email: easynotes.ios@guloolootech.com Instagram: easynotes. official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/easynotes.official Terms of use:https://guloolootech.com/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy:https://guloolootech.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Cheatsheet4 screens
EasyNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cheatsheet at none against EasyNotes's shown. Cheatsheet also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 52%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 and EasyNotes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Cheatsheet against 4.6 for EasyNotes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Cheatsheet's written reviews are positive against 52% of EasyNotes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cheatsheet ships an update every 2 weeks, EasyNotes every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cheatsheet versus EasyNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheatsheetEasyNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better4.6 (4K ratings)
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews — better51.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.416.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOverdesigned, LLCGulooloo Tech

Customer experience

Cheatsheet

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

EasyNotes

All ratings3,961 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.9%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews425 reviews
Positive51.8%
Neutral12.7%
Negative35.5%

User reviews

Cheatsheet

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

EasyNotes

From 4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Customizable notes
  • 📷 Ability to add photos
  • 🗓️ Month calendar view with reminders
  • 💻 Syncs across devices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Export to PDF not working
  • 🔒 Difficult to transfer VIP status to new device
  • 🔒 Unable to access photos on Apple devices
  • 🔒 Paid features required for basic functionality
  • 🐛 Sync issues

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.)

EasyNotes

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Export to PDF not working
  • Sync issues
  • Picky about Apple Pencil input
  • Widget not mirroring note colors
  • Unable to access photos on Apple devices
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  • Issues with copying and pasting notes

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to create sub-folders within categories
  • Dark mode option
  • Family sharing
  • Better device sync and transfer options
  • More font and color customization options
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  • View mode to prevent keyboard/image opening during presentations

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
10 purchases

EasyNotes

Subscriptions6
  • VIP - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • VIP - Yearly$7.991 Year
  • VIP - Yearly$11.491 Year
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  • VIP - Yearly$14.491 Year
  • VIP - Yearly$16.991 Year
  • VIP - Yearly3 Days trial$16.991 Year
One-time4
  • VIP - Lifetime$14.99
  • VIP - Lifetime$20.99
  • VIP - Lifetime$26.99
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  • VIP - Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Cheatsheet free?
Cheatsheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EasyNotes free?
EasyNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cheatsheet or EasyNotes?
Cheatsheet is rated higher. Cheatsheet averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while EasyNotes averages 4.6 from 4K ratings.
Do Cheatsheet or EasyNotes have ads?
EasyNotes shows ads; Cheatsheet does not.
Which is updated more often, Cheatsheet or EasyNotes?
Cheatsheet ships an update every 2 weeks, and EasyNotes every 9 days. Most recently, Cheatsheet was updated on September 28, 2026 and EasyNotes on September 28, 2026.

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