# Notebox vs HeadCount CMMS

The clearest difference is rating: HeadCount CMMS at 5.0 against Notebox's 4.3. HeadCount CMMS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). Notebox's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notebox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. HeadCount CMMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

HeadCount CMMS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively.

Notebox ships an update every 2 days, HeadCount CMMS every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on June 2, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebox | HeadCount CMMS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebox-encrypted/id1536532586/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headcount-cmms/id1664641655/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 49 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Guap Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439069409) | [Head Count](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664641657) |

## What reviewers say

### Notebox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebox-encrypted/id1536532586)

This app offers a secure, block-based editor with Markdown support for local note-taking. For cross-device synchronization and real-time updates, a subscription unlocks cloud features with zero-knowledge encryption.

**Highlights:** Zero-knowledge encryption, Block-based editor, Markdown support, Local-only mode, Cross-device sync, Real-time updates

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Cloud Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| Yearly Cloud Subscription | $14.99 | per year |


### HeadCount CMMS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headcount-cmms/id1664641655)

This cloud-based software streamlines facility maintenance and compliance. It manages preventative maintenance, work orders, and tracking, simplifying complex processes into an easy workflow for facilities of any size.

**Highlights:** Preventative Maintenance Management, Work Order Management, Compliance Tracking, Insightful Reporting, Cloud-Based Solutions, User-Friendly Workflow

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebox free?

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

### Is HeadCount CMMS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notebox or HeadCount CMMS?

HeadCount CMMS is rated higher. Notebox averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while HeadCount CMMS averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Notebox or HeadCount CMMS have ads?

Neither Notebox nor HeadCount CMMS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notebox or HeadCount CMMS?

Notebox ships an update every 2 days, and HeadCount CMMS every 9 days. Most recently, Notebox was updated on June 2, 2026 and HeadCount CMMS on September 10, 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.*