# WeNote vs Notebook

The clearest difference is rating: WeNote at 4.8 against Notebook's 4.3. WeNote also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 71%). Notebook's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WeNote sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Notebook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WeNote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 523 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of WeNote's written reviews are positive against 71% of Notebook's.

WeNote ships an update every 2 weeks, Notebook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeNote | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wenote-notes-notepad-to-do/id1562256136/reviews)** | [4.3 (523 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-journal/id1670365742/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 523 |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 70.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yan Cheng Cheok](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562256138) | [Solitude Colors](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614422096) |

## What reviewers say

### WeNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wenote-notes-notepad-to-do/id1562256136)

This app allows you to create colorful notes, to-do lists, and shopping lists. Organize your thoughts with labels, attach media, and set reminders. It offers privacy features like PIN locking and offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Create color notes and to-do lists, Organize with labels and colors, Attach photos and voice recordings, Set customizable reminders, Secure notes with PIN/fingerprint lock, Offline functionality, Calendar with holiday display

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Ad-free | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Color | $7.99 | one-time |
| Recording | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sticky note | $7.99 | one-time |
| Undo redo | $7.99 | one-time |
| PDF | $7.99 | one-time |
| App icon | $7.99 | one-time |
| Select | $7.99 | one-time |
| Draw & write | $7.99 | one-time |
| Theme | $7.99 | one-time |
| Label | $7.99 | one-time |
| Font | $7.99 | one-time |
| iCloud sync | $14.99 | one-time |
| Combo | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Loved the app
- 👍 Easy to use and organize
- 🎨 Customizable colors and layouts
- 📆 Helpful calendar and reminders
- 🔒 Ability to lock notes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paid features like dark mode and iCloud sync
- ⚠️ Occasional sync issues between devices
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Repeated prompts for reviews
- Checklist items not updating properly
- Reminders not always triggering

**Requested features**

- Add undo/redo functionality
- Improve calendar integration to show note details
- Provide more font and formatting options
- Allow sharing and collaboration on notes


### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-journal/id1670365742)

Organize your thoughts, plans, and ideas with a versatile notebook and list-making application. Create unlimited notes, manage tasks with checklists, and customize your workspace. Sync across devices for seamless access to your organized information.

**Highlights:** Unlimited notes and lists, Folders and organization tools, Rich text editing, Checklists and to-do lists, Cloud sync and backup, Quick search and tags

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Great organization system
- 🚀 Simple and quick
- 🤩 Excellent AI-powered features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 💸 Excessive ads disrupting usage
- 🔒 Lack of customization options
- 🤯 Confusing navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and lost user data
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Copying and pasting not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality
- Improve delete/edit options
- Provide subscription-free version
- Enhance calendar integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeNote free?

WeNote 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, WeNote or Notebook?

WeNote is rated higher. WeNote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Notebook averages 4.3 from 523 ratings.

### Do WeNote or Notebook have ads?

Both WeNote and Notebook show ads.

### Which is updated more often, WeNote or Notebook?

WeNote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Notebook every 3 weeks. Most recently, WeNote was updated on September 22, 2026 and Notebook on September 21, 2026.

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