# Notes & Tasks vs Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Notes at 4.9 against Notes & Tasks's 2.5. Notes also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and ads (none vs shown). Notes & Tasks's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notes & Tasks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Notes & Tasks's written reviews are positive against 100% of Notes's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes & Tasks | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-and-tasks-to-do-list/id947283649/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-notebook-and-reminders/id1582204558/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 32 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mayabella s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222437772) | [Planning Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618240887) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes & Tasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-and-tasks-to-do-list/id947283649)

Capture ideas and manage your to-do lists with reminders and deadlines. This app offers a focused experience with reduced advertising, syncing across Apple devices. Organize daily, work, or personal tasks seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Quick note-taking, To-do list creation, Deadline and reminder setting, Task completion marking, List organization, iCloud sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $1.49 | per month |
| connection Apple Watch | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |


### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-notebook-and-reminders/id1582204558)

Capture ideas, plan events, and manage tasks with this versatile note-taking app. Organize notes with custom views, filters, and priority pinning. Enjoy voice notes, file attachments, and secure local accounts.

**Highlights:** Voice notes, Checklist creation, File attachments, Drag and drop organization, Board and list views, Local accounts, Day/night modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access for a Month | $1.49 | per month |
| Full Access for a Year | $11.99 | per year |
| Full Access Forever | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes & Tasks free?

Notes & Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notes & Tasks or Notes?

Notes is rated higher. Notes & Tasks averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Notes averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Notes & Tasks or Notes have ads?

Notes & Tasks shows ads; Notes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notes & Tasks or Notes?

Notes & Tasks ships an update every 3 months, and Notes every 3 months. Most recently, Notes & Tasks was updated on September 19, 2026 and Notes on September 21, 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.*