Blankbook vs CollaNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blankbook
Experience a natural handwriting feel on an infinite canvas. Organize notes with a visual bookshelf and access tools quickly. Offers various paper types and intuitive controls for seamless creativity.
- Infinite scrolling canvas
- 7 static paper types (dark/light variants)
- Pen, pencil, marker, lasso, ruler, erasers
- Three quick-access tool slots
- Intuitive gesture controls
- Automatic dark mode matching system settings
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Blankbook reduces the clutter and reproduce the essence of an extraordinary handwriting experience. It features a well-thought design that makes your content speak. The bookshelf offers a see-through preview that allows you to see your content directly. Canvas: Infinite scrolling canvas allows your creativity flow, you’ll never be bothered by manually creating a new page over and over again. Paper: It offers 7 static paper types. All with dark and light variants. Dotted, squared, watercolor papers, etc. We get you covered. Tools: Pen, pencil, marker, lasso for copy and cut, ruler, pixel eraser and vector eraser. All powered by the best Apple Pencil technology. Shortcuts: Want quick access to your favorite tools without adjusting the setting repeatedly? We offer you three quick-access slots per note. Add any tools to it and it saves for you. Intuitiveness: Tap the title name your note, long press to reorder, two-finger tap to undo, two-finger pinch to zoom. It’s that easy! Dark mode: The color scheme will match the system setting automatically. Or you can use iOS dark/light switch to set it to your preferences. Have fun writing! ----------------- “You’ve got the brownie when night is coming, huh~ It's not a dessert". Licensed from artist Yuanyu Zhou(Ins: @frost.tree), Bookbook iMessage app integrates with her "Brownie" series of emoji packs. Term of service: https://www.legolas.me/paperworks/blankbook-terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.legolas.me/paperworks/blankbook-privacy-policy Developer: Yuxiao Wang Special thanks: @Yuanyu Zhou, @Minja. For ideas, testing and feedbacks.
CollaNote
This powerful note-taking app offers a rich set of tools for writing, PDF markup, and digital planning. Enhance your notes with over 25 pens, handwriting stabilization, and AI assistance. Collaborate in real-time and organize your work with unlimited papers and notebooks.
- 25+ pens and brushes
- Handwriting stabilizer
- PDF import and markup
- Flashcard creation
- Real-time collaboration
- AI-powered tools
- Unlimited papers and notebooks
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CollaNote: Powerful note-taking app packed with a wide range of tools. Note-taking, PDF markup, digital planning, and flashcards - all in one place! BUILT FOR APPLE PENCIL WITH AN ENHANCED WRITING EXPERIENCE: - 25+ different pens and brushes to transform your notes into artwork. - Handwriting stabilizer for beautiful, smooth writing. - Enjoy a calming ASMR note-taking experience. - Infinite Arc Menu available for both Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil Gen 2. IMPORT, MARK-UP, AND EXPORT PDF: - Import and mark up PDFs, PPTs, DOCs, and Images effortlessly. - In-built scanner to digitize your physical documents. - Export notes to PDF and share with ease. POWERFUL TOOLS: - Translation tool to learn new languages, supporting over 90 languages. - Create flashcards with audio and images, or use our extensive library. - Beautiful Planners for tracking tasks, deadlines, and schedules. - Record and sync audio directly within your notes. UNLIMITED PAPERS AND NOTEBOOKS: - Unlimited paper with versatile grids/lines and 150+ colorful templates. - Keep all your notes organized and easily accessible from anywhere. - Automatically back up to iCloud and sync across iOS devices. - Smart Dark Mode for optimal visibility in any lighting. - Password protection for ultimate note security. AI POWERED: - Built-in AI Calculator for complex calculations. - AI drawing tools for perfect shapes. - Get intelligent writing and note-taking assistance. - Generate unique stickers with AI. ENGAGING CREATIVE COMMUNITY: - Join the Public Room to connect with creators worldwide. - Real-time collaboration function (unlimited participants). CollaNote's journey began with a student at Hamburg University, who now leads a dedicated team of individuals devoted to delivering the finest digital paper experience. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our users for their unwavering support since the early days of CollaNote. Download CollaNote now to discover even more surprises!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CollaNote at 4.7 against Blankbook's 3.9. CollaNote also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (15K vs 135). Blankbook's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Blankbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and CollaNote sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CollaNote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CollaNote has 15K ratings behind it against 135, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Blankbook's written reviews are positive against 74% of CollaNote's.
Blankbook ships an update every 4 days, CollaNote every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blankbook | CollaNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (135 ratings) | 4.7 (15K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | 73.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 135 | 15K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 229 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 璐 徐 | Zauberberg Lab Company Limited |
Customer experience
Blankbook
CollaNote
User reviews
Blankbook
From 135 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✍️ Natural handwriting and pen feel
- ♾️ Infinite canvas for unlimited space
- 🎨 Simple and clean interface
- ⚡ Good performance and responsiveness
- 💰 One-time purchase option available
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app failures
- 💾 Data loss and note disappearance
- ⏱️ Severe lag with large amounts of data
- 🔄 Notes not syncing across devices
- 🗂️ No folder or organizational system
CollaNote
From 15K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Very good writing app
- 🚀 Great app and easy to navigate
- 🚀 Excellent note taking app
- 👍 Amazing free note taking app
- 👍 Fantastic for teaching
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitching, crashing, and issues with writing tools
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance and bugs
- 🐛 Issues with PDF annotations and exports
- 🐛 Problems with organization and navigation
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and data loss
Bugs and requests
Blankbook
Reported bugs
16 issues- App crashes when creating new sheets or files
- Notes permanently disappear without warning
- Severe lag and slow loading with accumulated data
- Delete function doesn't permanently remove notes
- Unresponsive settings and help buttons
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- App fails to open or closes immediately
- Palm rejection issues causing accidental zooms
- Eraser and pencil tool flashing/switching randomly
- Grid/lines don't move with canvas when scrolling or zooming
- Random dots appearing while writing
- Zoom gestures misinterpreted
- Crashes after leaving app in background
- Premium purchase not recognized after reinstall
- Incompatibility with Mac version for editing
- Settings not persisting across sessions
- Performance issues on iPad Pro with iOS 14+
Requested features
20 requests- Folder organization system for notes
- Cloud backup and sync across devices
- Image and PDF insertion capability
- Snap-to-grid and smart shapes
- Ability to rotate and scale selected content
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- Dark mode toggle within app
- Customizable color swatches
- Copy and paste image functionality
- Multi-window support
- Undo/redo button in addition to gesture
- Export as vector file option
- Snap shapes and lines feature
- Lock/pin canvas to grid lines
- Duplicate entire notes function
- Typed text insertion
- More than three tool shortcuts
- Default tool customization
- Larger color palette
- Device synchronization for iPad and iPhone
- Backup system for data protection
CollaNote
Reported bugs
6 issues- Pen and eraser issues after updates
- Freezing and crashing when deleting or moving notes
- Inconsistent behavior of favorite pen settings
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Login screen freezes
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- Random deletion of notes and files
Requested features
12 requests- Add landscape mode support
- Improve text editing and formatting
- Enhance organization with nested folders
- Implement better backup and sync options
- Add more pen/pencil customization
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- Improve collaboration and sharing features
- Introduce a zoom window and auto-advance function
- Add more paper style options
- Implement undo/redo functionality
- Allow resizing and manipulating of selected content
- Provide a dark mode option
- Add advanced analytics and dashboard
In-app purchases
Blankbook
- Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
- Lifetime$6.99
CollaNote
- Lifetime Premium Loyal Users$6.95
- Premium: Time Limited Sale$6.95
- Lifetime Premium Welcome Offer$9.69
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- Lifetime Premium$13.90









