# PhoneScorer vs Notebook

The clearest difference is rating: PhoneScorer at 5.0 against Notebook's 4.3. PhoneScorer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Notebook's advantage is ratings volume (523 vs 1) and review sentiment (71% vs 50%). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notebook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. PhoneScorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

PhoneScorer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 523 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of PhoneScorer's written reviews are positive against 71% of Notebook's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhoneScorer | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonescorer/id1510718683/reviews)** | [4.3 (523 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-journal/id1670365742/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **523** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 155 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tony Swann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510514927) | [Solitude Colors](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614422096) |

## What reviewers say

### PhoneScorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonescorer/id1510718683)

This app facilitates wireless scoring for Duplicate Bridge games. It collects scores as each board is played and transmits them to a companion app for review. Players can then view overall session results.

**Highlights:** Wireless scoring for Duplicate Bridge, Score collection per board, Transmission to companion app, Review past board scores, View overall session results

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-journal/id1670365742)

Organize your thoughts, plans, and ideas with a versatile notebook and list-making application. Create unlimited notes, manage tasks with checklists, and customize your workspace. Sync across devices for seamless access to your organized information.

**Highlights:** Unlimited notes and lists, Folders and organization tools, Rich text editing, Checklists and to-do lists, Cloud sync and backup, Quick search and tags

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Great organization system
- 🚀 Simple and quick
- 🤩 Excellent AI-powered features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 💸 Excessive ads disrupting usage
- 🔒 Lack of customization options
- 🤯 Confusing navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and lost user data
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Copying and pasting not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality
- Improve delete/edit options
- Provide subscription-free version
- Enhance calendar integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhoneScorer free?

PhoneScorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PhoneScorer or Notebook?

PhoneScorer is rated higher. PhoneScorer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Notebook averages 4.3 from 523 ratings.

### Do PhoneScorer or Notebook have ads?

Notebook shows ads; PhoneScorer does not.

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

PhoneScorer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Notebook every 3 weeks. Most recently, PhoneScorer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Notebook on October 22, 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.*