Comparison

Blankbook vs SuperNotes Note Taking App

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

SuperNotes Note Taking App

Transform your device into a digital notebook for handwritten notes and PDF annotation. Utilize Apple Pencil for drawing, sketching, and adding various objects. Organize and share your work seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Handwritten note-taking
  • PDF import and annotation
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Drawing and sketching tools
  • Layers for object management
  • Template library
  • iCloud sync
Features
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SuperNotes turns your device into digital paper! Take beautiful handwritten notes, import PDFs and write freely with Apple Pencil and other styluses. WRITE & DRAW • Draw, doodle or sketch with any pencil or your fingers • Full Apple Pencil support • Add Text, Images, Shapes, Stickers and more • Move, resize or rotate any objects • Work with Layers PDF SUPPORT • Import PDF files • Highlight, annotate and markup PDFs • Export any document as a PDF file TEMPLATES • Large selection of paper formats • Templates for Writing, Math, Music and more • Change Background colors SHARE, PRINT & EXPORT • Easily share and export your notes • Full Printing support • Option to Import & Export SuperNotes files EVEN MORE • Automatic iCloud sync to all your devices • Manage your notes with folders • Side by Side Mode on iPad • Dark Mode • Thousands of Stickers • Add sticky Notes • Import & Take Photos SUPPORT Our goal is to build the best apps in the world. You can help us by reporting bugs and requesting features via Email: help@rocketapps.com TERMS & PRIVACY https://rocketapps.com/privacy.html https://rocketapps.com/terms.html SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: The App offers an auto-renewing monthly or yearly subscription to provide you with unlimited access to all PRO Features while you maintain an active subscription. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable.

Screenshots

Blankbook4 screens
SuperNotes Note Taking App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SuperNotes Note Taking App at 4.7 against Blankbook's 3.9. SuperNotes Note Taking App also leads on ratings volume (617 vs 129). Blankbook's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Blankbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and SuperNotes Note Taking App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SuperNotes Note Taking App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 129 and 617 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Blankbook's written reviews are positive against 41% of SuperNotes Note Taking App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blankbook ships an update every 4 days, SuperNotes Note Taking App every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Blankbook versus SuperNotes Note Taking App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlankbookSuperNotes Note Taking App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (129 ratings)4.7 (617 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.8% of reviews — better41.4% of reviews
Number of ratings129617 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer璐 徐Rocket Apps GmbH

Customer experience

Blankbook

All ratings129 ratings
Positive72.9%
Neutral7.8%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive54.8%
Neutral11.8%
Negative33.3%

SuperNotes Note Taking App

All ratings617 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive41.4%
Neutral12.1%
Negative46.6%

User reviews

Blankbook

From 129 App Store ratings

What 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

SuperNotes Note Taking App

From 617 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great for taking notes
  • 👍 Useful for drawing and adding pictures
  • 👍 Helpful for school and college

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and crashes
  • 🐛 Notes randomly deleting
  • 💰 Requires payment for more features
  • 🚫 Account required to use app

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

SuperNotes Note Taking App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Lag when using Apple Pencil
  • Notes disappearing after closing the app

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to view multiple notes at once
  • Option to minimize pen sidebar
  • Improved PDF annotation performance

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Blankbook

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$6.99
4 purchases

SuperNotes Note Taking App

Subscriptions4
  • Rocket Apps Membership3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Rocket Apps PRO Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Rocket Apps PRO Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Rocket Apps Membership3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Blankbook free?
Blankbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SuperNotes Note Taking App free?
SuperNotes Note Taking App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blankbook or SuperNotes Note Taking App?
SuperNotes Note Taking App is rated higher. Blankbook averages 3.9 out of 5 from 129 ratings, while SuperNotes Note Taking App averages 4.7 from 617 ratings.
Do Blankbook or SuperNotes Note Taking App have ads?
SuperNotes Note Taking App shows ads; Blankbook does not.
Which is updated more often, Blankbook or SuperNotes Note Taking App?
Blankbook ships an update every 4 days, and SuperNotes Note Taking App every 10 days. Most recently, Blankbook was updated on October 7, 2026 and SuperNotes Note Taking App on October 13, 2026.

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