# Neo Notes vs Noteshelf 3

The clearest difference is rating: Noteshelf 3 at 4.6 against Neo Notes's 2.3. Noteshelf 3 also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 41). Neo Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Noteshelf 3 sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Neo Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Noteshelf 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noteshelf 3 has 6.7K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Neo Notes's written reviews are positive against 55% of Noteshelf 3's.

Neo Notes ships an update every 2 months, Noteshelf 3 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Neo Notes | Noteshelf 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-notes/id916072725/reviews) | **[4.6 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteshelf-3-ai-digital-notes/id6458735203/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **6.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | **55.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 179 MB | 462 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NeoLAB Convergence Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/916072724) | [Fluid Touch Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318004740) |

## What reviewers say

### Neo Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-notes/id916072725)

This app digitizes your handwritten notes, allowing you to store, edit, and share them easily. It offers transcription to digital text, voice recording synced with notes, and cloud backup options. Enhance productivity and learning by keeping your handwriting accessible anywhere.

**Highlights:** Digitize handwriting instantly, Edit and format notes, Transcribe handwriting to text, Record audio synced with notes, Cloud backup and sync, Share notes in various formats, Tag and search handwritten data

**In-app purchases:** none


### Noteshelf 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteshelf-3-ai-digital-notes/id6458735203)

Create handwritten notes, annotate PDFs, and record audio with this app. It offers extensive customization for notebooks, a variety of writing tools, and AI-powered features for summarization and translation. Organize your thoughts and documents seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Handwritten note creation, PDF annotation and markup, Audio recording with notes, AI-powered summarization and translation, Customizable notebooks and templates, Handwriting to text conversion, Document scanning and import

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noteshelf 3 Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Noteshelf 3 Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Noteshelf 3 Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Noteshelf3 Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Noteshelf3 Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Noteshelf3 Monthly Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Noteshelf 3 Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf 3 Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf 3 Yearly Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Noteshelf3 Yearly Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium for Noteshelf 2 users | $9.99 | one-time |
| Noteshelf 3 Premium - Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth handwriting experience
- 📚 Versatile note-taking features
- 🎨 Customizable templates and covers
- 🔍 Accurate handwriting recognition
- 💻 Seamless integration across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔄 Sync issues between devices
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data security
- 🔍 Unreliable search functionality
- 🔧 Buggy or missing features from previous versions

**Reported bugs**

- Notebooks failing to open or sync correctly
- Handwriting recognition not working as expected
- Imported PDFs losing formatting or functionality
- Unexpected loss of data or notes
- Compatibility issues with older devices or operating systems

**Requested features**

- Add ability to create folders within notebooks
- Improve page organization and navigation
- Implement a more intuitive color picker and pen customization
- Introduce a history/undo feature for linked pages
- Add support for custom stickers and templates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Neo Notes free?

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

### Is Noteshelf 3 free?

Noteshelf 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Neo Notes or Noteshelf 3?

Noteshelf 3 is rated higher. Neo Notes averages 2.3 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Noteshelf 3 averages 4.6 from 6.7K ratings.

### Do Neo Notes or Noteshelf 3 have ads?

Neither Neo Notes nor Noteshelf 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Neo Notes or Noteshelf 3?

Neo Notes ships an update every 2 months, and Noteshelf 3 every 5 days. Most recently, Neo Notes was updated on June 11, 2026 and Noteshelf 3 on September 30, 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.*