# Notes & Tasks vs Onlynote

The clearest difference is rating: Onlynote at 4.8 against Notes & Tasks's 2.5. Onlynote also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 50%). Notes & Tasks's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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 Onlynote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Onlynote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onlynote has 93 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Notes & Tasks's written reviews are positive against 75% of Onlynote's.

Notes & Tasks ships an update every 3 months, Onlynote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes & Tasks | Onlynote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-and-tasks-to-do-list/id947283649/reviews) | **[4.8 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onlynotememocheck-listnotes/id1616516732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **93** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mayabella s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222437772) | [APPS BAY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599035519) |

## 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, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**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 |


### Onlynote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onlynotememocheck-listnotes/id1616516732)

A free, offline note-taking and to-do list app with home screen widgets for quick access. Organize notes with folders, search content, and attach photos. Set reminders and customize appearance for a private, personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets, Folder organization, Search functionality, Notes and checklists, Photo attachments, Reminders and notifications, Offline functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes & Tasks free?

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

### Is Onlynote free?

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

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

Onlynote is rated higher. Notes & Tasks averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Onlynote averages 4.8 from 93 ratings.

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

Both Notes & Tasks and Onlynote show ads.

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

Notes & Tasks ships an update every 3 months, and Onlynote fortnightly. Most recently, Notes & Tasks was updated on October 24, 2026 and Onlynote on October 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.*