Comparison

vNote vs Notebook

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

vNote

Capture ideas quickly with a minimalist note-taking experience. Organize and visualize your thoughts using customizable fonts, colors, and sizes for at-a-glance comprehension. Focus on content without distractions.

Highlights
  • Quick note-taking
  • Visual organization
  • Customizable fonts
  • Adjustable colors
  • Adjustable sizes
  • Minimalist interface
Features
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Take notes with 2 taps and view them as you like. vNote is a simple App, that goes straight to the point. No dates, deadlines, alarms or labels. It encloses your notes in a single screen and lets you choose how to visualize them by changing fonts, colors and sizes, to get with just a glance, all the information that you need. For information and suggestions: canali.nicola@gmail.com

About

Notebook

This app offers a simple and efficient way to create various types of notes, from study materials and to-do lists to life records and work summaries. It allows for easy organization with labels, image insertion, and customizable paper styles. It is compatible with Apple devices and supports Apple Pencil.

Highlights
  • Label classification for easy organization
  • Insert pictures into notes
  • Select practical paper styles
  • Supports Apple Pencil
  • Compatible with iPhone and iPad
Features
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Notebook : Simple note-taking app and notepad. We start from the simple and efficient design concept to create a convenient note for you. You can make study notes, to-do list, record life, work summary, etc. through notebook. Features: *Label classification: You can set different labels for your notes to make it easier to find. *Insert pictures: Take pictures of important notes and insert them into the notes, which saves time and effort. *Practical paper: select special paper for your notes, select paper according to different needs, and make notes easier. *Device support: It is compatible with iPhone and iPad, and supports the use of Apple Pencil. [Subscription Description] We support three methods of monthly, quarterly, and permanent subscription. The payment is made through the user's iTunes account. After the user confirms the purchase, the payment is made immediately. Automatic renewal: Apple's iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before the expiration date. After successful deduction, the subscription cycle will be extended by one subscription cycle. To cancel the renewal, please operate at least 24 hours before the current fee deduction period by clicking "Settings" - "iTunes Store and AppStore" - "AppleID" - "View AppleID" - "Subscription" to cancel the automatic renewal member subscription. Terms of Service: https://linkunyumou.github.io/posts/likun/fuwu.html Privacy terms: https://linkunyumou.github.io/posts/likun/privacy.html

Screenshots

vNote4 screens
Notebook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: vNote at none against Notebook's shown. vNote also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). Notebook's advantage is ratings volume (122 vs 14). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. vNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Notebook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 122 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 95% of vNote's written reviews are positive against 93% of Notebook's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

vNote ships an update every 6 weeks, Notebook every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
vNote versus Notebook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametervNoteNotebook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (14 ratings)4.6 (122 ratings) — better
Positive reviews95.5% of reviews — better93.3% of reviews
Number of ratings14122 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicola Canali玉坤 林

Customer experience

vNote

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive95.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative0.0%

Notebook

All ratings121 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral7.4%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative2.2%

Bugs and requests

vNote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Notebook

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

7 requests
  • More themes/customization options
  • Ability to insert PDFs for annotation
  • Landscape mode support
  • Two-finger pinch to zoom functionality
  • Sharper pen tool for black ink
Show 2 more
  • Ability to resize inserted photos
  • More advanced features

In-app purchases

1 purchases

vNote

One-time1
  • Pro Version$1.99
3 purchases

Notebook

Subscriptions2
  • Plus version3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Plus version Quarterly3 Days trial$3.993 Months
One-time1
  • Pro version$6.99

Questions

Is vNote free?
vNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notebook free?
Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, vNote or Notebook?
Notebook is rated higher. vNote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Notebook averages 4.6 from 122 ratings.
Do vNote or Notebook have ads?
Notebook shows ads; vNote does not.
Which is updated more often, vNote or Notebook?
vNote ships an update every 6 weeks, and Notebook every 2 months. Most recently, vNote was updated on September 29, 2026 and Notebook on October 13, 2026.

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