# NoteTaker, Note taking app vs Notebook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notebook at 93% against NoteTaker, Note taking app's 17%. Notebook also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (122 vs 12). NoteTaker, Note taking app's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NoteTaker, Note taking app sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 122 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of NoteTaker, Note taking app's written reviews are positive against 93% of Notebook's.

NoteTaker, Note taking app ships an update every 4 days, Notebook every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoteTaker, Note taking app | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notetaker-note-taking-app/id1558329124/reviews) | **[4.6 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-cute-notes/id6446192566/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **122** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [B TO J PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/569308231) | [玉坤 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662301648) |

## What reviewers say

### NoteTaker, Note taking app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notetaker-note-taking-app/id1558329124)

Transform your devices into digital notebooks for natural handwriting, drawing, and annotation. Import PDFs and images, and export your work for a paperless workflow. Syncs across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Natural handwriting experience, Apple Pencil and finger support, iCloud Sync for notes, Import and annotate PDFs/images, Shapes Tool for perfect lines, Export and share documents

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $3.49 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $18.49 | per year |


### 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 NoteTaker, Note taking app free?

NoteTaker, Note taking app 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, NoteTaker, Note taking app or Notebook?

Notebook is rated higher. NoteTaker, Note taking app averages 4.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Notebook averages 4.6 from 122 ratings.

### Do NoteTaker, Note taking app or Notebook have ads?

Both NoteTaker, Note taking app and Notebook show ads.

### Which is updated more often, NoteTaker, Note taking app or Notebook?

NoteTaker, Note taking app ships an update every 4 days, and Notebook every 2 months. Most recently, NoteTaker, Note taking app was updated on October 1, 2026 and Notebook on September 19, 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.*