# white note vs Paintwork

The clearest difference is rating: Paintwork at 4.6 against white note's 3.5. Paintwork also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (17K vs 2). white note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paintwork sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. white note asks for nothing beyond the download.

Paintwork holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paintwork has 17K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

white note ships an update every 11 days, Paintwork weekly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | white note | Paintwork |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/white-note/id976045515/reviews) | **[4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintwork-infinite-notebook/id1052957498/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 65.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kiyoshi Koike](https://appshunter.io/developer/513590141) | [伟典 苏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024628394) |

## What reviewers say

### white note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/white-note/id976045515)

A straightforward memo application designed for quick note-taking and sketching. It offers essential editing tools like undo/redo and adjustable line thickness for a smooth user experience. Notes can be easily saved for later access.

**Highlights:** Undo/Redo functionality, Adjustable line thickness, Line tracing, Save notes

**In-app purchases:** none


### Paintwork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paintwork-infinite-notebook/id1052957498)

Create handwritten notes, diaries, and drawings with a vast array of tools. Features include customizable brushes, vector graphics, a rich color palette, and image import. Export your creations as PDFs or images.

**Highlights:** Customizable brushes and erasers, Extensive vector graphics tools, Rich color palette, Image and material import, Handwriting assistance, PDF and image export, Customizable backgrounds and canvas

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock local version | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Vast selection of brushes and tools
- 💻 Works well on various devices
- 🎨 Allows for creative expression
- 💰 Free to use with no paywall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Certain features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches causing crashes or data loss
- 🎨 Limited color palette and blending options
- 🔍 Lack of intuitive UI and tutorials

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing or crashing when using certain features
- Artwork getting deleted or not saving properly
- Inability to import or work with external images

**Requested features**

- Add more color options and blending tools
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Provide more tutorials and onboarding for new users
- Allow users to save and access their artwork easily


## Frequently asked questions

### Is white note free?

white note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Paintwork free?

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

### Which has better reviews, white note or Paintwork?

Paintwork is rated higher. white note averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Paintwork averages 4.6 from 17K ratings.

### Do white note or Paintwork have ads?

white note shows ads; Paintwork does not.

### Which is updated more often, white note or Paintwork?

white note ships an update every 11 days, and Paintwork weekly. Most recently, white note was updated on November 6, 2026 and Paintwork on November 6, 2026.

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