# Inkpad Notepad vs Note

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Inkpad Notepad at 80% against Note's 22%. Inkpad Notepad also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (8.5K vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Inkpad Notepad sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Note sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Inkpad Notepad holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inkpad Notepad has 8.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Inkpad Notepad's written reviews are positive against 22% of Note's.

Inkpad Notepad ships an update every 9 days, Note every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inkpad Notepad | Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkpad-notepad-notes-to-do/id992332888/reviews)** | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-purpose-journal/id6504825711/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **79.9% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Workpail, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/948783012) | [LT VN TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1753978317) |

## What reviewers say

### Inkpad Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkpad-notepad-notes-to-do/id992332888)

Effortlessly capture thoughts, to-do lists, and shopping lists with this intuitive note-taking app. Sync your notes online for access from any device, and easily search, share, or delete them. It's the digital notepad you'll always have with you.

**Highlights:** Create notes and lists, Auto-save functionality, Online syncing and web access, Search notes and lists, Share notes via email/SMS, Delete notes easily

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inkpad Basic Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Inkpad Lite Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Inkpad Standard Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Inkpad Basic Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Inkpad Plus Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Inkpad Lite Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Inkpad Standard Yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| Inkpad Plus Yearly | $239.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Convenient cross-device sync
- 👍 Reliable note-taking
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Helpful for organizing notes and lists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional note loss or sync issues
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Paid premium version required for some features
- 🔍 Inconsistent user interface changes
- 🔍 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Notes sometimes disappear after updates
- Cursor positioning issues when editing
- Syncing problems leading to data loss
- App crashes or becomes unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Add ability to password protect notes
- Improve note editing functionality
- Provide more font and formatting options
- Implement a multi-select/delete feature for notes
- Add reminders and alarm functionality


### Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-purpose-journal/id6504825711)

Capture, organize, and secure your thoughts with a versatile note-taking tool. Features include image notes, checklists, drawing, voice recording, and OCR for image-to-text conversion. Protect your data with PIN code security and operate offline.

**Highlights:** Image notes, Checklists, Drawing tools, Voice recording, Image to text conversion (OCR), PIN code security, Offline operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| One Month | $4.99 | per month |
| One Year | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Inkpad Notepad free?

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

### Is Note free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Inkpad Notepad or Note?

Inkpad Notepad is rated higher. Inkpad Notepad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while Note averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do Inkpad Notepad or Note have ads?

Both Inkpad Notepad and Note show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Inkpad Notepad or Note?

Inkpad Notepad ships an update every 9 days, and Note every 11 days. Most recently, Inkpad Notepad was updated on September 24, 2026 and Note on August 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.*