# Smart Note Notepad vs Notes Air

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notes Air at 100% against Smart Note Notepad's 10%. Notes Air also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Note Notepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Notes Air sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notes Air holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notes Air has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Smart Note Notepad's written reviews are positive against 100% of Notes Air's.

Smart Note Notepad ships an update every 5 months, Notes Air every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Note Notepad | Notes Air |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-note-notepad-draw-memo/id997513915/reviews) | **[4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-air-simple-notes/id1608573880/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 10.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JIN HWAN KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/576623931) | [Air Apps Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316153435) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Note Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-note-notepad-draw-memo/id997513915)

Create visually appealing notes and memos using professionally designed coloring paper styles. This app offers a simple gallery interface for easy management and editing of your digital creations.

**Highlights:** Gallery interface, Customizable paper styles, Pinch to zoom, Edit cells, Draw memos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| upgrade to pro | $3.99 | one-time |


### Notes Air

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-air-simple-notes/id1608573880)

This app helps you capture, create, and edit notes with AI-powered text generation. Organize your thoughts using tags and easily search through your entries. Streamline your work and personal life with efficient note-taking.

**Highlights:** Capture ideas, Create and edit text, Generate smart notes with AI, Search and manage notes, Organize with tags, Ad-free pro version

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One Welcome - 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One | $9.99 | per month |
| Air Apps One - 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Air Apps One - 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Air Apps One | $69.99 | per year |
| Air Apps One - 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| Air Apps Pro - 1 Month | $199.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Note Notepad free?

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

### Is Notes Air free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Note Notepad or Notes Air?

Notes Air is rated higher. Smart Note Notepad averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Notes Air averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do Smart Note Notepad or Notes Air have ads?

Smart Note Notepad shows ads; Notes Air does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Note Notepad or Notes Air?

Smart Note Notepad ships an update every 5 months, and Notes Air every 5 weeks. Most recently, Smart Note Notepad was updated on October 8, 2026 and Notes Air on October 6, 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.*