# MyNotebook vs Prose Daily Planner

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyNotebook at none against Prose Daily Planner's 4. MyNotebook also leads on ratings volume (41 vs 7). Prose Daily Planner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Prose Daily Planner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MyNotebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

Prose Daily Planner 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 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MyNotebook ships an update monthly, Prose Daily Planner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and July 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyNotebook | Prose Daily Planner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynotebook-simple-note-app/id1126481825/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prose-daily-planner/id6740462979/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [fumio ueda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126481824) | [Prose Innovations LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790088022) |

## 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


### Prose Daily Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prose-daily-planner/id6740462979)

Coordinate plans and tasks with loved ones while maintaining personal space. Generate detailed project steps and shopping lists using AI. Manage recurring events and one-time notes with flexible scheduling and color-coding.

**Highlights:** AI-generated plans and sub-tasks, Precise sharing with edit rights, Private sub-tasks within shared plans, Flexible recurring task scheduling, Color-coded events and notes, Shopping lists with weblinks, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pioneer | $1.99 | per month |
| Family Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Pioneer Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Family (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyNotebook free?

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

### Is Prose Daily Planner free?

Prose Daily Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MyNotebook or Prose Daily Planner?

Prose Daily Planner is rated higher. MyNotebook averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Prose Daily Planner averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do MyNotebook or Prose Daily Planner have ads?

MyNotebook shows ads; Prose Daily Planner does not.

### Which is updated more often, MyNotebook or Prose Daily Planner?

MyNotebook ships an update monthly, and Prose Daily Planner every 2 weeks. Most recently, MyNotebook was updated on September 13, 2026 and Prose Daily Planner on July 24, 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.*