Comparison

PhotoNote vs Notebook

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

Head to head
About

PhotoNote

Capture information visually by taking photos instead of typing. Organize your visual notes with tabs and colored tags. Photos are stored within the app, preventing clutter in your device's photo gallery.

Highlights
  • Capture notes via camera
  • Organize with tabs
  • Categorize with colored tags
  • Internal photo storage
  • Reorder notes and tags
Features
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Instead of typing letters on the keyboard, I'm sure there are times when I take a picture and use it as a note instead. However, there is a risk that the photo folder will be flooded with notes. It is this application that is useful in such a case. All you have to do is take a picture with the built-in camera. You can organize the notes you have taken with tabs. In addition, the photos you took will be saved in the app, so you won't clutter up your photo folder! Usage examples: - Receipt - Timetable - Cooking Recipes - Deadline for reports written on the blackboard - Organize the screenshot. In addition, you can separate the notes you took with colored tags for each category. Tags can be added, deleted, and reordered from the pre-prepared colors. You can also reorder your notes.

About

Notebook

Features
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Notes – Capture, Organize, and Relive Your Moments! The Notes app is the ultimate digital notebook that lets you create, organize, and relive your memories effortlessly. Whether you’re jotting down daily thoughts, saving important scientific notes, or simply storing creative ideas, this app ensures your content is always at your fingertips. Key Features: Rich Text Editing – Customize your notes with different fonts, text sizes, colors, highlights, and styles. Save and edit anytime! Multimedia Integration – Attach multiple photos and videos to your notes, making them more vivid and interactive. Location-Based Notes – Automatically save your location when creating a note. Later, view and open locations in Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Yandex Maps. Emotional & Weather Status – Add your current mood and weather conditions to personalize your entries. Animated Effects – Enjoy visual effects like falling snow, raindrops, or floating hearts while viewing your notes. Date Picker – Easily browse past notes by selecting a date from the calendar. Smart Alarms & Reminders – Set reminders with text, photos, and videos so you never forget important moments. Organized Categories – Choose from three main categories, each with 10 subcategories: Family & Daily Activities Scientific Notes Free Category with 10 customizable colors Easy Sharing & Management – Long press on a saved note to delete or share text, photos, and videos separately or all at once. Save & Export Options – Save notes with multiple formats and retrieve them anytime. Stay organized and never lose a memory—download Notes today and start capturing life’s moments effortlessly!

Screenshots

PhotoNote3 screens
Notebook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notebook at none against PhotoNote's 1. Notebook also leads on ads (none vs shown). PhotoNote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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. PhotoNote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Notebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhotoNote ships an update every 3 weeks, Notebook every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PhotoNote versus Notebook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhotoNoteNotebook
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSatoshi KobayashiErdem Akbal

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PhotoNote

Subscriptions1
  • Pro plan$1.991 Month
None

Notebook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PhotoNote free?
PhotoNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notebook free?
Notebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PhotoNote or Notebook have ads?
PhotoNote shows ads; Notebook does not.
Which is updated more often, PhotoNote or Notebook?
PhotoNote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Notebook every 2 months. Most recently, PhotoNote was updated on October 8, 2026 and Notebook on September 30, 2026.

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