# Notesnook vs FabRefurb

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Notesnook at 683 against FabRefurb's 1. FabRefurb's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notesnook sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FabRefurb sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FabRefurb holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notesnook has 683 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Notesnook's written reviews are positive against 100% of FabRefurb's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notesnook | FabRefurb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (683 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesnook-private-notepad/id1544027013/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fabrefurb/id6754824236/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **683** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Streetwriters LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536533660) | [SONER AKMAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850308923) |

## What reviewers say

### Notesnook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notesnook-private-notepad/id1544027013)

This open-source app offers secure, encrypted note-taking and organization across all your devices. It features a robust editor, to-do lists, and a private journal with advanced security to protect your personal information.

**Highlights:** Military-grade encryption, Cross-platform synchronization, To-do lists and task management, Private journal with media support, Rich text and Markdown editor, Notebook organization, App lock with fingerprint support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notesnook Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Notesnook Essential Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro | $2.49 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro | $4.49 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro | $4.49 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Notesnook Believer Plan | $8.99 | per month |
| Notesnook Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Essential Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro Plan | $29.90 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Pro Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| Notesnook Believer Plan | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI
- 👍 Cross-platform compatibility
- 👍 Generous free tier

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync and login issues
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes
- 💰 Expensive premium tier
- 🔒 Lack of free encryption features

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch on older iOS devices
- Sync issues leading to data loss
- Unreliable login and verification process

**Requested features**

- Improved search functionality
- Reminders and calendar integration
- Handwriting and drawing support
- Multilingual support
- Improved table and spreadsheet features


### FabRefurb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fabrefurb/id6754824236)

Plan your home renovations with intelligent cost estimates, detailed material breakdowns, and realistic project timelines. This tool helps you set and track budgets, compare quality options, and make informed decisions for professional-grade results.

**Highlights:** Room-by-room cost analysis, Condition-based pricing, Material planning database, Project timeline generation, Budget tracking, Floor plan integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Analyses Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Analyses Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notesnook free?

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

### Is FabRefurb free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notesnook or FabRefurb?

FabRefurb is rated higher. Notesnook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 683 ratings, while FabRefurb averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Notesnook or FabRefurb have ads?

Neither Notesnook nor FabRefurb shows ads.

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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.*