# MyNotebook vs notes with folder

The clearest difference is rating: MyNotebook at 4.8 against notes with folder's 4.3. MyNotebook also leads on ratings volume (41 vs 8). notes with folder's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyNotebook has 41 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MyNotebook ships an update monthly, notes with folder fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyNotebook | notes with folder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynotebook-simple-note-app/id1126481825/reviews)** | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-with-folder/id1491577385/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 5 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [fumio ueda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126481824) | [SOCIAL NOTE CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476710964) |

## 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


### notes with folder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-with-folder/id1491577385)

Organize your thoughts and notes with a customizable notebook system. Features automatic and manual backups to iCloud for easy data access and retrieval. Create your personal notebooks and enjoy a streamlined note-taking experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable notebooks, Automatic backups, Manual backups, iCloud data sync, Note organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyNotebook free?

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

### Is notes with folder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyNotebook or notes with folder?

MyNotebook is rated higher. MyNotebook averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while notes with folder averages 4.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do MyNotebook or notes with folder have ads?

Both MyNotebook and notes with folder show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyNotebook or notes with folder?

MyNotebook ships an update monthly, and notes with folder fortnightly. Most recently, MyNotebook was updated on September 13, 2026 and notes with folder on June 11, 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.*