# Tree Notebook vs EZ Outliner

The clearest difference is rating: Tree Notebook at 4.4 against EZ Outliner's 3.7. Tree Notebook also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). EZ Outliner's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 25 months). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EZ Outliner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tree Notebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tree Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively.

Tree Notebook ships an update every 25 months, EZ Outliner every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tree Notebook | EZ Outliner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tree-notebook/id1335136945/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ez-outliner/id1397019901/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lena Pankratova](https://appshunter.io/developer/390058763) | [Brandon Stecklein](https://appshunter.io/developer/498894252) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### EZ Outliner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ez-outliner/id1397019901)

Create and organize outline documents from any device. This app supports unlimited outlines, color-coding, and printing. Sync your work across devices with an account for seamless access anywhere.

**Highlights:** Unlimited outline creation, Color-coded organization, Printable outlines, Cross-device syncing, Versatile use cases (lists, plans, speeches)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EZ Outliner Premium | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tree Notebook free?

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

### Is EZ Outliner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tree Notebook or EZ Outliner?

Tree Notebook is rated higher. Tree Notebook averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while EZ Outliner averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Tree Notebook or EZ Outliner have ads?

EZ Outliner shows ads; Tree Notebook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tree Notebook or EZ Outliner?

Tree Notebook ships an update every 25 months, and EZ Outliner every 7 months. Most recently, Tree Notebook was updated on September 30, 2026 and EZ Outliner on September 25, 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.*