Comparison

Cheatsheet vs SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard

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

SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard

Capture thoughts instantly across all Apple devices with voice dictation, widgets, and rich media support. Organize, secure, and access notes offline with powerful search and quick actions. Personalize your note-taking experience with custom formatting and themes.

Highlights
  • Dictate notes with Siri or voice input
  • Home screen and lock screen widgets
  • Clipboard capture and automatic saving
  • Enrich notes with images, PDFs, and files
  • Draw and sketch with Apple Pencil
  • Organize with categories, tags, and search
  • Secure notes with passcode/biometrics
Features
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SnipNotes captures your thoughts instantly across all your Apple devices. • Apple Watch & Siri – Dictate notes from your wrist or with voice commands • Home Screen Widgets – View and create notes without opening the app • Clipboard Capture – Save copied text as a new note in one tap, or enable automatic capture in Settings to save copied text while SnipNotes is active and in the foreground ** Create Notes Your Way ** • Dictate notes using Siri, in-app voice input, or directly on Apple Watch • Create voice recordings; on iOS 26 or later, you can transcribe them and, when available, generate summaries • Enrich notes with images, PDFs, videos, and file attachments • Draw and sketch with your finger or Apple Pencil on iPhone and iPad • Pull content from any app via drag-and-drop or the share sheet • Save your current location to remember where you parked ** Access Notes Instantly ** • View and edit notes from home screen and lock screen widgets • Ask Siri to open, read, or display your notes • Manage notes directly from your Apple Watch • Full offline access – your notes are always available ** Work Smarter with Actions ** • Automate workflows by connecting SnipNotes to Shortcuts • Tap detected addresses to view on a map, or phone numbers to call • Create calendar events, open links, or share content with quick actions • Swipe notes to copy, export, or share instantly ** Stay Organized and Secure ** • Organize with inbox, archive, and nested categories • Use colorful tags to organize notes and filter across categories • Search across all notes – even from the home screen or via Siri • Set reminders that sync across iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch • Protect sensitive notes with passcode or Face ID/Touch ID ** Make It Yours ** • Format with checkboxes, lists, colors, and highlighting • Choose from hundreds of icons to identify notes at a glance • Pick from ten color themes to match your style SnipNotes is your ad-free note-taking app. Enjoy the core features at no cost, with premium options like voice recordings, iCloud synchronization, file attachments, and drawing capabilities available for a one-time purchase or subscription. Your notes sync securely to your private iCloud account. Discover more about SnipNotes at www.snipnotes.de. Encounter an issue or have a question? Reach out to me directly at support@snipnotes.de, or connect on X/Twitter via @SnipNotesApp. Your feedback is valuable, and I'm dedicated to providing a personalized response to every message. Subscription Management: You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal through your App Store Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Cheatsheet4 screens
SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Cheatsheet at 1.9K against SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard's 242. SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 81%) and device support (5 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.7 for SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cheatsheet has 1.9K ratings behind it against 242, 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 90% of SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cheatsheet versus SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheatsheetSnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.9K ratings)4.7 (242 ratings)
Positive reviews80.7% of reviews89.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9K — better242
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.415.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB184 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOverdesigned, LLCFelix Lisczyk

Customer experience

Cheatsheet

All ratings1,910 ratings
Positive94.3%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews805 reviews
Positive80.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative14.2%

SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard

All ratings242 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive89.9%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.4%

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

SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard

From 242 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices
  • 💡 Excellent Apple Watch integration
  • 🔒 Secure with no subscription
  • 👍 Clean and intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or sync issues
  • 🔍 Limited search functionality
  • 🚧 Lack of web/desktop app
  • 🚧 Inconsistent formatting options

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.)

SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Metadata editing not working as expected
  • Apple Watch app crashing for some users
  • Formatting issues with asterisks and underscores

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved list/checklist functionality
  • Better organization with nested folders
  • Enhanced search and filtering
  • Integration with other productivity apps

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
17 purchases

SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard

Subscriptions2
  • SnipNotes Plus (Subscription)7 Days trial2 variants$1.991 Month
  • SnipNotes Plus (Subscription)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time15
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$3.99
  • Subcategories$3.99
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  • Note Attachments$3.99
  • Note Tags$3.99
  • Voice Recordings$3.99
  • Theme Colors and Icons$3.99
  • iCloud Synchronization$4.99
  • Large Tip$7.99
  • SnipNotes Plus (macOS)$7.99
  • SnipNotes Plus (macOS)$9.99
  • SnipNotes Plus (iOS)2 variants$14.99
  • SnipNotes Plus (iOS + macOS)$14.99
  • Huge Tip$19.99
  • SnipNotes Plus (iOS + macOS)$24.99

Questions

Is Cheatsheet free?
Cheatsheet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard free?
SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cheatsheet or SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard?
Cheatsheet and SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.9K and 242 ratings respectively.
Do Cheatsheet or SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard have ads?
Neither Cheatsheet nor SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cheatsheet or SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard?
Cheatsheet ships an update fortnightly, and SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard fortnightly. Most recently, Cheatsheet was updated on October 18, 2026 and SnipNotes Notebook & Clipboard on October 16, 2026.

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