# Book Note vs Why

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Book Note at none against Why's 2. Why's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Why sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Book Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Book Note | Why |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-note-reading-journal/id1463517592/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.3 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [2026 Gnosis](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775682321) | [Jong Won Yeom](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786263160) |

## 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


### Why

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whymind/id6786263158)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Why:Mind Pro Plan(월간) | $1.99 | per month |
| Why:Mind With Plan(월간) | $5.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Book Note free?

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

### Is Why free?

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

### Do Book Note or Why have ads?

Book Note shows ads; Why does not.

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