# Transparent Notes vs CellWalk

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CellWalk at 92% against Transparent Notes's 62%. CellWalk also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Transparent Notes's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 27.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transparent Notes sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and CellWalk sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CellWalk holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 206 and 71 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Transparent Notes's written reviews are positive against 92% of CellWalk's.

Transparent Notes ships an update every 2 months, CellWalk every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transparent Notes | CellWalk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transparent-notes/id974837912/reviews) | **[4.9 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellwalk/id1627776848/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **206** | 71 |
| Positive reviews | 62.3% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 552 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 27.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rozga Wojciech](https://appshunter.io/developer/720086223) | [Ako Biotica Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895703608) |

## What reviewers say

### Transparent Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transparent-notes/id974837912)

This app allows you to write and read notes with adjustable transparency, enabling you to see through them. It also supports browsing the web simultaneously and synchronizes with its macOS counterpart.

**Highlights:** Adjustable note transparency, Web browsing while taking notes, Syncs with macOS version, Sticky notepad functionality, Todo task management

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Student | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Student | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Student | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Student | $14.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Student | $19.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $35.99 | per year |
| Credits S Pro | $0.99 | one-time |
| Credits M Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Credits S Basic | $1.99 | one-time |
| Credits M Basic | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $299.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎯 Perfect for presentations and online meetings
- 👀 Transparent overlay stays on top of other windows
- 📚 Excellent for students and educational use
- 🎤 Great for interviews and public speaking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Expensive pricing model ($99 lifetime, $10/month subscription)
- 😤 Intrusive pop-ups and ads in paid version
- 🔄 Notes auto-reorganize by edit time (no pinning)
- ❌ Limited free version (only 1 note allowed)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when switching themes
- App crashes when clicking premium feature buttons
- Crashes from day 1 of use
- Font color changes to white unexpectedly
- Cannot change font color back to black

**Requested features**

- Text formatting (bold, italic, underline, strikethrough)
- Markdown or Rich Text support
- Headline/heading styles
- Font size and color customization
- Bullet points and numbered lists


### CellWalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cellwalk/id1627776848)

Explore the intricate world of cells in a 3D environment, from the overall structure down to molecular details. Tap on terms to receive clear, contextual explanations powered by on-device AI, adapting to your learning level. Designed for students and educators to foster a deeper understanding of cell biology.

**Highlights:** 3D cell exploration, On-device AI definitions, Multi-level explanations, Interactive concept chains, Touch-first navigation, High-fidelity visuals

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CellWalk Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| CellWalk Pro Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro Lessons | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Stunning visualizations
- 🔬 Incredible detail
- 🧠 Informative content
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Misleading information
- 📚 Limited content
- 🖼️ Tiny window view
- 😵 Nauseating renderer
- 🐛 Buggy performance

**Reported bugs**

- ATP synthase described backwards
- Renderer noise causes nausea
- Buggy and low framerate
- Renderer not responsive to head movements

**Requested features**

- More cells to explore (eukaryotic, mammalian, computer cells)
- More content and depth
- Expand on descriptions with an 'expand on' feature
- Add tutorials for new users
- Add color to highlighted text for easy reference


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transparent Notes free?

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

### Is CellWalk free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Transparent Notes or CellWalk?

CellWalk is rated higher. Transparent Notes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while CellWalk averages 4.9 from 71 ratings.

### Do Transparent Notes or CellWalk have ads?

Neither Transparent Notes nor CellWalk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Transparent Notes or CellWalk?

Transparent Notes ships an update every 2 months, and CellWalk every 3 weeks. Most recently, Transparent Notes was updated on October 12, 2026 and CellWalk on October 12, 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.*