Comparison

MyNotebook vs bNotes 速記

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MyNotebook

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
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"My Notebook" Overview      it is suitable for creating checklists, to-do lists, and writing diaries by genre using short sentences. And you may be even trained the ability to create short sentences. Text size can be changed by simply pinching the screen. (1) Notepad function  ●  Start up ; The display will start from the last finished page and it will be possible to edit.  ●  Page structure ; Consists of one title and 32 lines body.  ●  Font resizes ; When more than limited number of text is entered, font size automatically become smaller.  ●  Page turning ; Swipe the screen left / right or tap the left / right frame to page forward.  ●  Turning speed ; If you set the "Mode" button to "5", you can send 5 pages, if you set it to "1", you can send 1 page at a time.  ●  Infinite loop; Since it uses an infinite loop type page turning, the page is turned from the page near the rear end to the page near the front end when moving forward, and in the reverse direction when reversing.  ● Character input; Tapping a position where you want to enter a character a cursor appears and a keyboard also appears at the bottom of the screen. Using the keyboard you can enter any character at the cursor position.  ●  "Done" button; Tapping the "Done" button, you can save the text you entered to your device's memory, for the next startup.   (2) "Copy" function     By tapping the "Copy" button on each page, the entered title and text will be stored in the device's memory. The text is also copied to the clipboard. (3) "Paste" function  ●  When you tap the "Paste" button on each page, a screen will pop up asking if you want to overwrite the page with the title and text saved in memory. Tap "Overwrite" on that screen to execute overwriting.  ●  You can erase all the characters at once by copying a blank page and pasting it on any page. (4) Table of contents creation function     If you press the Paste button for a few seconds, a screen will pop up asking if you want to create a table of contents. Select Create to create a table of contents. (5) "Mail" function     On any page, click the "Action" button, and a selection screen for email or print appears. Select an email and follow the instructions on the email screen. After setting and confirming the title, destination, Cc / Bcc, and sender, click the "Send" button to send, or the "Cancel" button to cancel. (6) "Print" function (v1.5)     On any page, click the "Action" button, and a selection screen for email or print appears. Select "Print" and follow the instructions on the print screen. After selecting and checking the printer selection, number of prints, and print page range, press "Print" to execute printing. If you want to cancel, press "Cancel".

About

bNotes 速記

A straightforward note-taking app for quickly capturing thoughts and organizing information. It offers photo snapping and daily motivational advice without any ads or in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Swift thought capture
  • Photo snapping
  • Organize vital information
  • Daily advice
  • Motivational quotes
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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No Ads, No in-app charges, No monthly fees. bNotes (briefNotes) stands as a simplistic note-taking application. It facilitates the swift capture of your thoughts, allows photo snaps, and aids in organizing vital daily information. Our app prides itself on its directness and efficiency, enabling users to focus on their priorities without any unnecessary complexities. Furthermore, upon opening the app, users receive practical 'Daily Advice' for smoother navigation throughout the day, alongside motivational quotes to keep spirits high. Embrace the new, enjoyable note-taking experience by downloading bNotes today!

Screenshots

MyNotebook4 screens
bNotes 速記4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: bNotes 速記 at none against MyNotebook's shown. bNotes 速記 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). MyNotebook's advantage is ratings volume (41 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

bNotes 速記 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyNotebook has 41 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyNotebook ships an update monthly, bNotes 速記 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MyNotebook versus bNotes 速記: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyNotebookbNotes 速記
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (41 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings41 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfumio uedaJames Chang

Customer experience

MyNotebook

All ratings40 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

bNotes 速記

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MyNotebook

No in-app purchases

None

bNotes 速記

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyNotebook free?
MyNotebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is bNotes 速記 free?
bNotes 速記 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyNotebook or bNotes 速記?
bNotes 速記 is rated higher. MyNotebook averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while bNotes 速記 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do MyNotebook or bNotes 速記 have ads?
MyNotebook shows ads; bNotes 速記 does not.
Which is updated more often, MyNotebook or bNotes 速記?
MyNotebook ships an update monthly, and bNotes 速記 fortnightly. Most recently, MyNotebook was updated on September 26, 2026 and bNotes 速記 on October 2, 2026.

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