# WeNotes+ vs Journal Notebook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WeNotes+ at 93% against Journal Notebook's 0%. WeNotes+ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 2). Journal Notebook's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WeNotes+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Journal Notebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

WeNotes+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeNotes+ has 2.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of WeNotes+'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Journal Notebook's.

WeNotes+ ships an update every 3 months, Journal Notebook daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeNotes+ | Journal Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wenotes-plus/id1477319356/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-notebook/id1609311760/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **93.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 91 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [传胜 贾](https://appshunter.io/developer/789568029) | [Information Arts Bureau LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609311762) |

## What reviewers say

### WeNotes+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wenotes-plus/id1477319356)

Capture thoughts, to-do lists, and ideas with a versatile note-taking and voice recording app. Personalize your notes with formatting options, photos, and color themes. Secure your data and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Personalized notes and voice recording, Shortcut toolbar for formatting, Photo insertion and automatic cropping, Export to PDF, JPG, HTML, TXT, Password and biometric security, iCloud synchronization, Calendar view and search functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| VIP Annual | $7.99 | per year |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 💡 Useful for notes
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient
- 👍 Organized

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches/bugs
- 🔒 Forced 5-star review to unlock features
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Syncing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing
- Freezing when adding photos
- Syncing problems between devices

**Requested features**

- More color/font options
- Ability to manually order folders
- Checkboxes for to-do lists
- Embed videos/audio
- Unlimited free notes


### Journal Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-notebook/id1609311760)

A straightforward digital notebook for personal use. It allows users to record thoughts, create to-do lists, and keep records with an intuitive interface. Entries can be searched and organized by topic, with cloud storage for added security.

**Highlights:** Simple writing interface, Dictate or scan text entries, Organize by topic, Searchable journal, Cloud storage integration, Permanent data retention

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeNotes+ free?

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

### Is Journal Notebook free?

Journal Notebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WeNotes+ or Journal Notebook?

WeNotes+ is rated higher. WeNotes+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.2K ratings, while Journal Notebook averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do WeNotes+ or Journal Notebook have ads?

WeNotes+ shows ads; Journal Notebook does not.

### Which is updated more often, WeNotes+ or Journal Notebook?

WeNotes+ ships an update every 3 months, and Journal Notebook daily. Most recently, WeNotes+ was updated on October 15, 2026 and Journal Notebook on September 25, 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.*