# Notebook vs Notebook

The clearest difference is rating: Notebook at 4.7 against Notebook's 1.0. Notebook also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (35 vs 1). Notebook's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Notebook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Notebook ships an update every 7 months, Notebook every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-diary/id1501715117/reviews) | **[4.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-to-do-list/id6463585868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abhaykumar Kasundra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483184372) | [HabbitHub](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701559105) |

## What reviewers say

### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-diary/id1501715117)

Securely store your important memos and favorite data with passcode protection. Sync your notes across devices via iCloud, export them as PDFs, and enjoy customizable themes. Never lose a thought with this free utility.

**Highlights:** Passcode protection for notes, iCloud sync for all notes, Export notes as PDF, Widget for quick access, Customizable themes, Search and sort notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-to-do-list/id6463585868)

This app transforms spoken words into text, allows for quick note-taking, and offers robust to-do list management. Organize your thoughts with customizable, colorful notebooks and enhance them with markdown formatting. Capture every idea without limits in a secure and private environment.

**Highlights:** Speech to Text conversion, Quick note creation, To-Do list management, Customizable notebooks, Color-coded organization, Markdown formatting, Unlimited notes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade Premium Version | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade to Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Upgrade for Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook free?

Notebook 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, Notebook or Notebook?

Notebook is rated higher. Notebook averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Notebook averages 4.7 from 35 ratings.

### Do Notebook or Notebook have ads?

Notebook shows ads; Notebook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notebook or Notebook?

Notebook ships an update every 7 months, and Notebook every 2 months. Most recently, Notebook was updated on October 3, 2026 and Notebook on October 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.*