# 极简白板 vs Notebook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notebook at 93% against 极简白板's 0%. Notebook also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (122 vs 1). 极简白板's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 极简白板 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 122 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of 极简白板's written reviews are positive against 93% of Notebook's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 极简白板 | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1515836674/reviews) | **[4.6 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-cute-notes/id6446192566/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **122** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [志化 彭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1226811775) | [玉坤 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662301648) |

## What reviewers say

### 极简白板

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1515836674)

A minimalist drawing board app that saves space and paper. Use it for calculations, writing practice, drawing, and more. Features adjustable brush thickness, various brush types, and local saving to your photo album.

**Highlights:** Minimalist design, Adjustable brush thickness, Multiple brush types (line, curve, rectangle, oval), Save drawings to local album, Practice writing and spelling, Freehand drawing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 去除广告 | $1.99 | one-time |


### 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 极简白板 free?

极简白板 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, 极简白板 or Notebook?

Notebook is rated higher. 极简白板 averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Notebook averages 4.6 from 122 ratings.

### Do 极简白板 or Notebook have ads?

Both 极简白板 and Notebook show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 极简白板 or Notebook?

极简白板 ships an update every 2 months, and Notebook every 2 months. Most recently, 极简白板 was updated on October 13, 2026 and Notebook on October 17, 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.*