# MyNotebook vs Tree Notebook

The clearest difference is ads: Tree Notebook at none against MyNotebook's shown. Tree Notebook also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). MyNotebook's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 25 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MyNotebook holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyNotebook has 41 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MyNotebook ships an update monthly, Tree Notebook every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyNotebook | Tree Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynotebook-simple-note-app/id1126481825/reviews)** | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tree-notebook/id1335136945/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 25 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [fumio ueda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126481824) | [Lena Pankratova](https://appshunter.io/developer/390058763) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Tree Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tree-notebook/id1335136945)

Organize personal information with a hierarchical notes manager. Structure data into a tree-like hierarchy of folders and notes, with options for public and encrypted private sections. Features include powerful search, customizable item appearance, and event reminders.

**Highlights:** Tree-like hierarchical organization, Public and encrypted private data sections, Attachments (images, files), Multiple data views (tree, list, favorites, history), Powerful search capabilities, Customizable item appearance, Event reminders and calendar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyNotebook free?

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

### Is Tree Notebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyNotebook or Tree Notebook?

MyNotebook is rated higher. MyNotebook averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Tree Notebook averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do MyNotebook or Tree Notebook have ads?

MyNotebook shows ads; Tree Notebook does not.

### Which is updated more often, MyNotebook or Tree Notebook?

MyNotebook ships an update monthly, and Tree Notebook every 25 months. Most recently, MyNotebook was updated on September 26, 2026 and Tree Notebook on September 30, 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.*