# Book Note vs Notebook

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Book Note at none against Notebook's 1. Book Note also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Notebook's advantage is ratings volume (523 vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.3). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notebook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Book Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Book Note against 4.3 for Notebook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 523 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Book Note's written reviews are positive against 71% of Notebook's.

Book Note ships an update every 2 weeks, Notebook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Book Note | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-note-reading-journal/id1463517592/reviews) | [4.3 (523 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-journal/id1670365742/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **523** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 70.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.3 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [2026 Gnosis](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775682321) | [Solitude Colors](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614422096) |

## 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


### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-journal/id1670365742)

Organize your thoughts, plans, and ideas with a versatile notebook and list-making application. Create unlimited notes, manage tasks with checklists, and customize your workspace. Sync across devices for seamless access to your organized information.

**Highlights:** Unlimited notes and lists, Folders and organization tools, Rich text editing, Checklists and to-do lists, Cloud sync and backup, Quick search and tags

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Great organization system
- 🚀 Simple and quick
- 🤩 Excellent AI-powered features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 💸 Excessive ads disrupting usage
- 🔒 Lack of customization options
- 🤯 Confusing navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and lost user data
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Copying and pasting not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality
- Improve delete/edit options
- Provide subscription-free version
- Enhance calendar integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Book Note free?

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

### Is Notebook free?

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

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

Book Note and Notebook are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 523 ratings respectively.

### Do Book Note or Notebook have ads?

Both Book Note and Notebook show ads.

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

Book Note ships an update every 2 weeks, and Notebook every 3 weeks. Most recently, Book Note was updated on September 18, 2026 and Notebook on September 21, 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.*