# Blankbook vs CollaNote

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blankbook | CollaNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blankbook-paper-note/id1481732301/reviews) | **[4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collanote-notes-and-pdf-markup/id1540956268/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 135 | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | **73.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [璐 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691481212) | [Zauberberg Lab Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693142923) |

## What reviewers say

### Blankbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blankbook-paper-note/id1481732301)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✍️ Natural handwriting and pen feel
- ♾️ Infinite canvas for unlimited space
- 🎨 Simple and clean interface
- ⚡ Good performance and responsiveness
- 💰 One-time purchase option available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### CollaNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collanote-notes-and-pdf-markup/id1540956268)

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.

**Highlights:** 25+ pens and brushes, Handwriting stabilizer, PDF import and markup, Flashcard creation, Real-time collaboration, AI-powered tools, Unlimited papers and notebooks

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium Loyal Users | $6.95 | one-time |
| Premium: Time Limited Sale | $6.95 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Welcome Offer | $9.69 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $13.90 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Very good writing app
- 🚀 Great app and easy to navigate
- 🚀 Excellent note taking app
- 👍 Amazing free note taking app
- 👍 Fantastic for teaching

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blankbook free?

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

### Is CollaNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Blankbook or CollaNote?

CollaNote is rated higher. Blankbook averages 3.9 out of 5 from 135 ratings, while CollaNote averages 4.7 from 15K ratings.

### Do Blankbook or CollaNote have ads?

Neither Blankbook nor CollaNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blankbook or CollaNote?

Blankbook ships an update every 4 days, and CollaNote every 6 days. Most recently, Blankbook was updated on November 3, 2026 and CollaNote on November 12, 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.*