# vNote vs Notebook

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | vNote | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vnote-visual-note/id1027689419/reviews) | **[4.6 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-cute-notes/id6446192566/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **122** |
| Positive reviews | **95.5% of reviews** | 93.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicola Canali](https://appshunter.io/developer/939541887) | [玉坤 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662301648) |

## What reviewers say

### vNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vnote-visual-note/id1027689419)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $1.99 | one-time |


### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-cute-notes/id6446192566)

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:** 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Very cute and decorative design
- 👍 Easy to use and user-friendly
- 💡 Handy for school and personal notes
- ✍️ Supports typing and writing/drawing
- 🎨 Great variety of templates and customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Lacking some basic features
- 📄 Single page limit per note
- 🚫 No PDF insertion for annotation
- 🔄 No landscape mode
- 🤏 No two-finger pinch to zoom

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*