# Tree Notebook vs Smooth Note (with Folders)

The clearest difference is rating: Smooth Note (with Folders) at 4.9 against Tree Notebook's 4.4. Smooth Note (with Folders) also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (29 vs 5). Tree Notebook's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smooth Note (with Folders) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tree Notebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smooth Note (with Folders) holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smooth Note (with Folders) has 29 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tree Notebook ships an update every 25 months, Smooth Note (with Folders) every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tree Notebook | Smooth Note (with Folders) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tree-notebook/id1335136945/reviews) | **[4.9 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smooth-note-with-folders/id1586502581/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elena Pankratova](https://appshunter.io/developer/390058763) | [Syncly Applications](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437712077) |

## 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


### Smooth Note (with Folders)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smooth-note-with-folders/id1586502581)

This app offers a simple and fast way to take notes, organize them into folders, and customize your writing experience. It supports dark mode, voice input, and easy sharing to various platforms.

**Highlights:** Folder in folder organization, Dark mode support, Fast app launch, Customizable font and size, Convenient copy and paste, Voice input, Sharing to SNS and email

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads etc | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tree Notebook free?

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

### Is Smooth Note (with Folders) free?

Smooth Note (with Folders) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tree Notebook or Smooth Note (with Folders)?

Smooth Note (with Folders) is rated higher. Tree Notebook averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Smooth Note (with Folders) averages 4.9 from 29 ratings.

### Do Tree Notebook or Smooth Note (with Folders) have ads?

Smooth Note (with Folders) shows ads; Tree Notebook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tree Notebook or Smooth Note (with Folders)?

Tree Notebook ships an update every 25 months, and Smooth Note (with Folders) every 6 days. Most recently, Tree Notebook was updated on September 12, 2026 and Smooth Note (with Folders) on September 5, 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.*