# Color Notepad vs Notebook

The clearest difference is rating: Color Notepad at 4.5 against Notebook's 3.0. Color Notepad also leads on ratings volume (603 vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 11 months). Notebook's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Color Notepad holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Color Notepad has 603 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Color Notepad's written reviews are positive against 50% of Notebook's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Color Notepad ships an update every 5 months, Notebook every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color Notepad | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (603 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-notepad/id1112663477/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-lists/id1611143330/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **603** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 46.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 4 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmytro Vynokurov](https://appshunter.io/developer/350017076) | [Shreyaskumar Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599209768) |

## 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


### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-lists/id1611143330)

Capture thoughts, create to-do lists, and organize tasks with colorful backgrounds and customizable features. Add photos, audio, and set reminders to never miss important items. Sync notes to the cloud for easy backup and sharing.

**Highlights:** Quick note-taking, Checklists and to-do lists, Colorful backgrounds, Add photos and audio, Set reminders, Folder organization, Cloud sync and backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color Notepad free?

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

### Is Notebook free?

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

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

Color Notepad is rated higher. Color Notepad averages 4.5 out of 5 from 603 ratings, while Notebook averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Color Notepad or Notebook have ads?

Neither Color Notepad nor Notebook shows ads.

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

Color Notepad ships an update every 5 months, and Notebook every 11 months. Most recently, Color Notepad was updated on October 14, 2026 and Notebook on October 8, 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.*