# Take Rich Notes vs Notebook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notebook at 93% against Take Rich Notes's 0%. Notebook also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (186 vs 9). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Take Rich Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Notebook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 186 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Take Rich Notes's written reviews are positive against 93% of Notebook's.

Take Rich Notes ships an update every 7 months, Notebook every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Take Rich Notes | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-rich-notes/id1491354433/reviews) | **[4.6 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-cute-notes/id6446192566/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **186** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zigoros EOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1346592182) | [玉坤 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662301648) |

## What reviewers say

### Take Rich Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-rich-notes/id1491354433)

Create rich notes by combining text, photos, sketches, and audio. Organize them into notebooks, set reminders, and add locations with directions. Work offline and sync seamlessly across devices.

**Highlights:** Combine text, photos, images, sketches, and audio, Create tables, to-do lists, and highlighted text, Organize notes into notebooks, Set reminders and locations with directions, Offline work and iCloud synchronization, Multiple templates for note creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |


### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-cute-notes/id6446192566)

This app offers a simple and efficient way to create various types of notes, from study materials and to-do lists to life records and work summaries. It allows for easy organization with labels, image insertion, and customizable paper styles. It is compatible with Apple devices and supports Apple Pencil.

**Highlights:** Label classification for easy organization, Insert pictures into notes, Select practical paper styles, Supports Apple Pencil, Compatible with iPhone and iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus version | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus version Quarterly | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro version | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Very cute and decorative design
- 👍 Easy to use and user-friendly
- 💡 Handy for school and personal notes
- ✍️ Supports typing and writing/drawing
- 🎨 Great variety of templates and customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Lacking some basic features
- 📄 Single page limit per note
- 🚫 No PDF insertion for annotation
- 🔄 No landscape mode
- 🤏 No two-finger pinch to zoom

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- More themes/customization options
- Ability to insert PDFs for annotation
- Landscape mode support
- Two-finger pinch to zoom functionality
- Sharper pen tool for black ink


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Take Rich Notes free?

Take Rich Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Take Rich Notes or Notebook?

Notebook is rated higher. Take Rich Notes averages 4.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Notebook averages 4.6 from 186 ratings.

### Do Take Rich Notes or Notebook have ads?

Both Take Rich Notes and Notebook show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Take Rich Notes or Notebook?

Take Rich Notes ships an update every 7 months, and Notebook every 2 months. Most recently, Take Rich Notes was updated on November 3, 2026 and Notebook on November 3, 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.*