Fast Notes vs Notebook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fast Notes
This app offers a modern approach to note-taking and list-making using intuitive gesture controls. It aims to replace traditional pen and paper methods with a digital solution available on Apple devices.
- Gesture-based controls
- Note-taking
- To-do lists
- Digital replacement for pen and paper
- Available on iPhone and iPad
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Fast Notes is the fastest way to write notes and to-do lists. Create a note in seconds and manage everything with simple, natural gestures: pull down to add a new note, swipe right to mark it as done, swipe left to delete it, and pinch two notes apart to insert one in between. WHAT'S NEW • Home Screen widget: see your notes at a glance and check them off without even opening the app • Search: find any note in an instant • Reminders: get a notification for a note at the time you choose • Quick action: start a new note right from the app icon AND MORE • 7 color themes to choose from • Icon badge showing how many things are left to do • Sounds and haptic feedback • Works offline: your notes stay on your device • Great on both iPhone and iPad Put down pen and paper — try Fast Notes now, it's free!
Notebook
Organize your thoughts, plans, and ideas with a versatile notebook and list-making application. Create unlimited notes, manage tasks with checklists, and customize your workspace. Sync across devices for seamless access to your organized information.
- Unlimited notes and lists
- Folders and organization tools
- Rich text editing
- Checklists and to-do lists
- Cloud sync and backup
- Quick search and tags
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Organize Your Thoughts, Simplify Your Life! Tired of messy notes or forgotten ideas? Turn chaos into clarity with Notes – Notebook & List Maker, your ultimate space for creativity, planning, and productivity. Whether you’re journaling, managing projects, or capturing daily ideas — keep everything beautifully organized and accessible anytime, anywhere. Perfect for students, professionals, creators, and anyone who loves to stay organized and inspired! Key Features • Unlimited Notes & Lists Write, plan, and create without limits — from quick thoughts to detailed notebooks. • Folders & Organization Tools Sort your notes easily into folders and categories for a clean, clutter-free workspace. • Rich Text Editing Customize fonts, colors, and styles to make your notes uniquely yours. • Checklists & To-Do Lists Stay productive with easy task lists and reminders — perfect for daily routines or long-term goals. • Cloud Sync & Backup Access your notes from anywhere with secure cloud sync and never lose important data again. • Quick Search & Tags Find what you need instantly with smart search and tagging features. Go Premium Unlock your full potential with Notes Premium: • Ad-Free Experience Enjoy distraction-free writing and focus on what matters most. • Unlimited Folders & Storage Create as many notebooks and folders as you like — perfect for large projects or journaling. • Exclusive Themes & Customization Personalize your workspace with elegant themes and color palettes. • Priority Support Get faster assistance from our team whenever you need help. Subscription Info Weekly Subscription – $4.99 Use Cases * Journaling & daily reflections * Project planning & task management * Study notes & class organization * Grocery lists & reminders * Creative writing or brainstorming ideas * Work documentation & meeting notes We know how valuable your ideas are — that’s why Notes – Notebook & List Maker helps you keep them safe, structured, and stylish. Capture thoughts instantly, plan smarter, and stay productive every single day — all in one elegant app. Start writing smarter. Stay organized. Be unstoppable. Privacy Policy: https://solitudecolorsllc.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://solitudecolorsllc.wordpress.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fast Notes at none against Notebook's 1. Fast Notes also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Notebook's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (523 vs 16). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Notebook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Fast Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.
Fast Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 523 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Fast Notes's written reviews are positive against 71% of Notebook's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Fast Notes ships an update every 6 months, Notebook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fast Notes | Notebook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (16 ratings) — better | 4.3 (523 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 70.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 523 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Emanuele Floris | Solitude Colors |
Customer experience
Fast Notes
Notebook
Bugs and requests
Fast Notes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Notebook
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues and lost user data
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Copying and pasting not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Add search functionality
- Improve delete/edit options
- Provide subscription-free version
- Enhance calendar integration
In-app purchases
Fast Notes
No in-app purchases
Notebook
- Weekly$2.997 Days
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