Comparison

Mockup vs Notebook Studio

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

Head to head
About

Mockup

Create app and website designs with sketching, wireframing, and prototyping tools. Utilize a flexible canvas with reusable UI elements and interactive prototypes. Export designs in high-quality formats and collaborate with others.

Highlights
  • Sketching with Apple Pencil
  • Wireframing with UI elements
  • Interactive prototyping
  • Device frames and grids
  • SF Symbols integration
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Cross-device syncing
Features
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Mockup helps you sketch, wireframe, and prototype apps and websites across iPad, iPhone, and Mac. Built specifically for UI/UX design and Apple Pencil, Mockup combines a flexible canvas with reusable UI elements and interactive prototypes in one seamless workflow. Featured by Apple and recognized as App of the Day, Mockup is trusted by 500,000+ designers, developers, and product teams worldwide to sketch and wireframe interfaces faster. Design interfaces for mobile, tablet, desktop, watch, TV, and the web. - Sketch naturally with Apple Pencil using versatile drawing tools and a complete color palette. - Work with 45+ device frames in portrait and landscape. - Draw perfect shapes with Shape Detection and Snap to Grid for cleaner layouts. - Write and edit text directly on the canvas using Scribble. - Customize grids, frames, and backgrounds to match your workflow. Build Better Wireframes - Use ready-to-use UI elements or create, save, and reuse your own custom element sets. - Add text, images, shapes, and over 4,000 SF Symbols. - Save reusable text styles for a consistent design system. - Drag and drop text or images directly from other apps. Prototype User Flows - Connect screens to create interactive flows. - Preview prototypes in full-screen mode. - Validate navigation and user experience before development. Export, Share & Continue Anywhere - Export high-quality PDF and PNG files. - Share Mockup files with other users. - Collaborate in real time using SharePlay. - Sync sketches and projects across iPad, iPhone, and Mac with iCloud. - Access recent sketches and preview your work from Home Screen widgets. Optimized for Apple Pencil & iPad - Use Apple Pencil Hover to preview and switch drawing tools with greater precision and control. - Use Apple Pencil Pro squeeze to access canvas controls, adjust tools, select objects, or undo and redo actions. - Enjoy a desktop-class experience with external keyboard and trackpad support. - Work across multiple windows for greater productivity. Start creating for free with unlimited sketches and projects, or unlock the complete Mockup experience with Mockup Studio. Mockup Studio includes: - All device frames - Interactive prototypes - Unlimited custom element sets - Exclusive UI elements - Shape Detection - 4,000+ customizable SF Symbols - Watermark-free PDF export - PNG export - Nested projects - Priority support Terms of Service: https://apprime.studio/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://apprime.studio/privacy-policy/

About

Notebook Studio

Features
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Design tailored, hyperlinked PDF planners and digital notebook templates calibrated specifically for e-ink displays and tablet. General graphic design tools like Canva or Adobe Express are built for RGB color monitors and commercial print. Notebook Studio is engineered from the ground up for the unique physics of electronic paper: ultra-sharp 1-bit monochrome vector lines, calibrated dot-grid contrast, and lightweight hyperlinked documents that turn pages instantly without lag. CALIBRATED FOR E-INK • Contrast Tuning: Fine-tune line weights and dot grids to eliminate ghosting and faint rules on Carta 1200 and Gallery 3 screens. • Fast Page Turns: Lean vector rendering ensures massive multi-page planners load smoothly without taxing e-reader memory. • True-to-Scale Layouts: Exact pixel-and-millimeter canvas templates tailored for reMarkable Paper Pro, reMarkable 2, Supernote A5 X/A6 X2 Nomad, Onyx Boox Note/Go series, and Kindle Scribe. DEEP CUSTOMIZATION & SMART LAYOUTS • Automated Hyperlink Engine: Build structured yearly, monthly, weekly, and daily agendas with click-through navigation tabs generated automatically. • Modular Grid Designer: Configure dot grid spacing, French ruling, Cornell note sections, isometric grids, music staves, and habit tracking matrices. • Smart Layout Generator (v1.2): Speed up layout generation with layout assistance that balances margins and line distributions automatically. OFFLINE INTEGRITY & PRIVACY • 100% Local Processing: Notebook Studio requires no account, collects no telemetry, and operates completely offline. • No Cloud Dependencies: Your documents remain strictly on your iPad/Mac until you export them directly via AirDrop, local storage, or your e-reader's companion app. • One-Time Purchase: Pay once, own it forever. No monthly subscriptions, no tier locks, and no watermarks. DEVICE & SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY • Optimized for iPadOS 17.0+ and macOS 14.0+ with full Apple Pencil support. • Direct PDF export verified compatible with reMarkable, Ratta Supernote, Onyx Boox (NeoReader), Kindle Scribe, Kobo Elipsa, and Goodnotes/Notability. --- ABOUT THE DEVELOPER Notebook Studio is built independently by an e-ink enthusiast and audio/software engineer dedicated to distraction-free digital stationery. Feedback and template feature requests are welcome at support@notebookstudio.app.

Screenshots

Mockup4 screens
Notebook Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mockup at Free against Notebook Studio's $6.99. Mockup also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). Notebook Studio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

Mockup is free to download; Notebook Studio costs $6.99 up front. Mockup sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Notebook Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mockup ships an update fortnightly, Notebook Studio every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mockup versus Notebook Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMockupNotebook Studio
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating4.4 (583 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings583 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApprime Studio sarlSAMUEL JOSEPH PROCTOR

Bugs and requests

Mockup

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when selecting colors
  • Deleted sketches not recoverable
  • Exported files not displaying correctly
  • Inability to open saved projects

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add copy/paste functionality
  • Improve shape detection and drawing tools
  • Allow more customization of elements
  • Implement landscape mode support
  • Provide better onboarding and tutorials

Notebook Studio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Mockup

Subscriptions4
  • Mockup Studio$6.997 Days
  • Mockup Studio$9.991 Month
  • Mockup Studio7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Mockup Studio$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Mockup Studio Lifetime$119.99
None

Notebook Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mockup free?
Mockup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notebook Studio free?
Notebook Studio costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mockup or Notebook Studio have ads?
Mockup shows ads; Notebook Studio does not.
Which is updated more often, Mockup or Notebook Studio?
Mockup ships an update fortnightly, and Notebook Studio every 10 days. Most recently, Mockup was updated on November 7, 2026 and Notebook Studio on November 10, 2026.

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