# NotePad.io vs Note X

The clearest difference is rating: Note X at 4.6 against NotePad.io's 2.1. Note X also leads on ratings volume (27 vs 7). NotePad.io's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note X sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NotePad.io asks for nothing beyond the download.

Note X holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 27 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NotePad.io | Note X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepadio/id990089932/reviews) | **[4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-x-notepad/id1673667097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sebastian Steins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1044718383) | [受杰 柯](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634142370) |

## What reviewers say

### NotePad.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepadio/id990089932)

A secure, cloud-based notepad accessible from any device. Create, organize, and share rich notes with image support. Never lose a note again with this user-friendly, cross-platform solution.

**Highlights:** Cloud-based notepad, Cross-platform access, Create rich notes, Organize by category, Image storage, Secure and encrypted

**In-app purchases:** none


### Note X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-x-notepad/id1673667097)

A versatile note-taking app for digital and handwritten notes, memos, and drafts. Organize study materials with built-in notebooks, insert images, and customize writing styles. Secure your notes with password protection.

**Highlights:** Keyboard and handwriting input, Built-in notebooks for organization, Insert pictures into notes, Customizable paper and font colors, Password protection and encryption, Share notes as images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Version | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Version Quarterly | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Version | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NotePad.io free?

NotePad.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Note X free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NotePad.io or Note X?

Note X is rated higher. NotePad.io averages 2.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Note X averages 4.6 from 27 ratings.

### Do NotePad.io or Note X have ads?

Note X shows ads; NotePad.io does not.

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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.*