# 优读 vs Notebook

The clearest difference is ads: 优读 at none against Notebook's shown. 优读 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Notebook's advantage is ratings volume (122 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 优读 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Notebook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

优读 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 122 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

优读 ships an update every 2 weeks, Notebook every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 优读 | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss/id1175225244/reviews)** | [4.6 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-cute-notes/id6446192566/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **122** |
| Positive reviews | — | 93.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 102 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [俊杰 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1132845873) | [玉坤 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662301648) |

## What reviewers say

### 优读

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss/id1175225244)

This app helps you manage your knowledge by integrating reading, note-taking, and intelligent article sorting. It allows for quick collection and organization of information from various sources, including RSS feeds and public accounts, with smart labeling for efficient retrieval.

**Highlights:** Integrated reading and note-taking, Article and book note creation, Aggregate search across notes and collections, Smart automatic labeling and sorting, RSS feed subscription, Quick article collection, Knowledge review and spaced repetition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 优读高级版按月续费 | $1.49 | per month |
| 打赏 | $4.99 | one-time |


### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-cute-notes/id6446192566)

This app offers a simple and efficient way to create various types of notes, from study materials and to-do lists to life records and work summaries. It allows for easy organization with labels, image insertion, and customizable paper styles. It is compatible with Apple devices and supports Apple Pencil.

**Highlights:** Label classification for easy organization, Insert pictures into notes, Select practical paper styles, Supports Apple Pencil, Compatible with iPhone and iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus version | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus version Quarterly | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro version | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Very cute and decorative design
- 👍 Easy to use and user-friendly
- 💡 Handy for school and personal notes
- ✍️ Supports typing and writing/drawing
- 🎨 Great variety of templates and customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Lacking some basic features
- 📄 Single page limit per note
- 🚫 No PDF insertion for annotation
- 🔄 No landscape mode
- 🤏 No two-finger pinch to zoom

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- More themes/customization options
- Ability to insert PDFs for annotation
- Landscape mode support
- Two-finger pinch to zoom functionality
- Sharper pen tool for black ink


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 优读 free?

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

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 优读 or Notebook?

优读 is rated higher. 优读 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Notebook averages 4.6 from 122 ratings.

### Do 优读 or Notebook have ads?

Notebook shows ads; 优读 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 优读 or Notebook?

优读 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Notebook every 2 months. Most recently, 优读 was updated on June 25, 2026 and Notebook on September 19, 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.*