# Book Note vs ReviewBook

The clearest difference is rating: ReviewBook at 5.0 against Book Note's 4.3. ReviewBook also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). Book Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReviewBook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Book Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReviewBook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Book Note ships an update every 2 weeks, ReviewBook every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Book Note | ReviewBook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-note-reading-journal/id1463517592/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reviewbook/id1487760339/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.3 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [2026 Gnosis](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775682321) | [Austin Marino](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487760338) |

## What reviewers say

### Book Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-note-reading-journal/id1463517592)

Easily track your reading progress and thoughts. Add books by searching or taking photos, and create detailed notes with bookmarks. Keep a digital journal of your literary journey.

**Highlights:** Add books via search, Add books with photos, Create reading notes, Add bookmarks to notes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ReviewBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reviewbook/id1487760339)

Securely record and revisit your personal experiences, from drinks and books to concerts and movies. Never forget how you felt about past events to better navigate future ones. This journal helps you recall the good, the bad, and everything in between.

**Highlights:** Securely catalog personal experiences, Record feelings about events, Recall past experiences, Track drinks, books, movies, concerts, Personalized memory journal

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Book Note free?

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

### Is ReviewBook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Book Note or ReviewBook?

ReviewBook is rated higher. Book Note averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ReviewBook averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Book Note or ReviewBook have ads?

Book Note shows ads; ReviewBook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Book Note or ReviewBook?

Book Note ships an update every 2 weeks, and ReviewBook every 2 days. Most recently, Book Note was updated on October 29, 2026 and ReviewBook on October 9, 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.*