Comparison

Notebook Jam vs In Sync

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

Head to head
About

Notebook Jam

A unique puzzle game where you flip through notebook pages to alter the level and reach the end of each stage. Discover hidden paperclips for bonus levels and avoid the eager eraser. Conquer the notebooks, one sheet at a time.

Highlights
  • Flip pages to change the level
  • Discover hidden paperclips
  • Unlock bonus stages
  • Avoid the eraser character
  • Conquer sheet by sheet
Features
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Flip through the pages of a notebook with one tap to change the level around you and get to the end of the stage. Find hidden paperclips to unlock devious bonus stages. And watch out for the eraser, who seems to be a bit too excited to do their job. Get out your pencil and conquer the notebooks, sheet by sheet.

About

In Sync

Features
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Control two balls in sync. Guide them towards their goals without hitting too many traps or falling off the path. Super fun & challenging. Unique puzzle game, easy to learn, fun to play, and a perfect source of entertainment during free time and commute time. The game is designed to be enjoyed by newcomers and returning players alike. It is playable at no cost and free from ads. An optional premium upgrade is available through a one-time in-app purchase that allows you to continue from any completed level. Spend your time going balls with balls and have fun. Features • 100 unique 3D levels, with 300 total points to collect. • Easy, one-finger swipe balls control. • Offline, single-user game. • Easy, Medium, and Hard modes. • Race against the clock in Medium and Hard modes. • No ads. • With iCloud support. Start playing on your iPhone, and continue on your iPad. • Play this game with your favorite compatible controller. • Lots of fun.

Screenshots

Notebook Jam4 screens
In Sync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notebook Jam at none against In Sync's 1. In Sync's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 23 months). On price, ads, device support 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. In Sync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Notebook Jam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notebook Jam ships an update every 23 months, In Sync every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Notebook Jam versus In Sync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotebook JamIn Sync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew RearsNatasa Petek

In-app purchases

None

Notebook Jam

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

In Sync

One-time1
  • Enjoy the game to the fullest$2.99

Questions

Is Notebook Jam free?
Notebook Jam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is In Sync free?
In Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Notebook Jam or In Sync have ads?
Neither Notebook Jam nor In Sync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notebook Jam or In Sync?
Notebook Jam ships an update every 23 months, and In Sync every 5 weeks. Most recently, Notebook Jam was updated on October 9, 2026 and In Sync on October 5, 2026.

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