# Color Notepad vs MyNotebook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyNotebook at 88% against Color Notepad's 47%. MyNotebook also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Color Notepad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (603 vs 41). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color Notepad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MyNotebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

MyNotebook holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Notepad has 603 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Color Notepad's written reviews are positive against 88% of MyNotebook's.

Color Notepad ships an update every 5 months, MyNotebook monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Notepad | MyNotebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (603 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-notepad/id1112663477/reviews) | **[4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynotebook-simple-note-app/id1126481825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **603** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | 46.5% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 4 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmytro Vynokurov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350017076) | [fumio ueda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126481824) |

## What reviewers say

### Color Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-notepad/id1112663477)

A clean and simple note-taking app that lets you personalize your experience with over 20 colorful themes. It offers a minimalist design for distraction-free writing, iCloud sync, and robust backup options.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, 20+ colorful themes, Light & Dark Mode, iCloud sync, Sort notes, Export notes, Automatic local backups

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Storage | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Colorful customization options
- 💾 One-time purchase pricing model
- 📝 Simple and easy-to-use interface
- 🔤 Adjustable font size options
- ✅ Cross-device synchronization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notes frequently disappear or fail to save
- 🐛 App crashes and won't open
- 🐛 Text scrolls out of view when keyboard appears
- 💰 Expensive pricing for unlimited storage
- ❌ Limited to 3 notes in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Notes deleted unexpectedly after saving
- App crashes and fails to reopen
- Text disappears or becomes invisible
- Keyboard covers note content during editing
- Inconsistent save functionality (8 out of 10 times fails)

**Requested features**

- Password protection for notes
- Different colors for individual notes
- Checklist functionality with reset capability
- Note sharing capabilities
- Multiple font options


### MyNotebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynotebook-simple-note-app/id1126481825)

This app allows users to create checklists, to-do lists, and journal entries with short sentences. It features adjustable text size, automatic font resizing, and intuitive page-turning. Users can also copy, paste, and email their notes.

**Highlights:** Checklist and to-do list creation, Diary and short sentence writing, Adjustable text size, Automatic font resizing, Page turning with swipe/tap, Copy and paste functionality, Email and print options

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Notepad free?

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

### Is MyNotebook free?

MyNotebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Color Notepad or MyNotebook?

MyNotebook is rated higher. Color Notepad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 603 ratings, while MyNotebook averages 4.8 from 41 ratings.

### Do Color Notepad or MyNotebook have ads?

MyNotebook shows ads; Color Notepad does not.

### Which is updated more often, Color Notepad or MyNotebook?

Color Notepad ships an update every 5 months, and MyNotebook monthly. Most recently, Color Notepad was updated on September 23, 2026 and MyNotebook on September 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.*