Comparison

My Notebook vs SuperNotes Note Taking App

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

Head to head
About

My Notebook

Capture ideas and annotate documents with a versatile note-taking and PDF writing tool. Utilize colorful markers and a shape generator for enhanced creativity. Your work is automatically saved and synced via iCloud for easy access across devices.

Highlights
  • Note-taking on new or existing PDFs
  • Variety of colorful markers
  • Advanced geometric shape generator
  • Auto-save functionality
  • iCloud integration for cloud storage
Features
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This simple, but powerful app allows users to either take notes on a new or existing PDF. A variety of bright and colourful markers ensure that your notes are always looking their best. Advanced geometric shape generator allows you to draw perfect shapes every time. Auto save and iCloud integration ensures your notes are up to date and stored on the cloud. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SuperNotes Note Taking App

Transform your device into a digital notebook for handwritten notes and PDF annotation. Utilize Apple Pencil for drawing, sketching, and adding various objects. Organize and share your work seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Handwritten note-taking
  • PDF import and annotation
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Drawing and sketching tools
  • Layers for object management
  • Template library
  • iCloud sync
Features
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SuperNotes turns your device into digital paper! Take beautiful handwritten notes, import PDFs and write freely with Apple Pencil and other styluses. WRITE & DRAW • Draw, doodle or sketch with any pencil or your fingers • Full Apple Pencil support • Add Text, Images, Shapes, Stickers and more • Move, resize or rotate any objects • Work with Layers PDF SUPPORT • Import PDF files • Highlight, annotate and markup PDFs • Export any document as a PDF file TEMPLATES • Large selection of paper formats • Templates for Writing, Math, Music and more • Change Background colors SHARE, PRINT & EXPORT • Easily share and export your notes • Full Printing support • Option to Import & Export SuperNotes files EVEN MORE • Automatic iCloud sync to all your devices • Manage your notes with folders • Side by Side Mode on iPad • Dark Mode • Thousands of Stickers • Add sticky Notes • Import & Take Photos SUPPORT Our goal is to build the best apps in the world. You can help us by reporting bugs and requesting features via Email: help@rocketapps.com TERMS & PRIVACY https://rocketapps.com/privacy.html https://rocketapps.com/terms.html SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: The App offers an auto-renewing monthly or yearly subscription to provide you with unlimited access to all PRO Features while you maintain an active subscription. Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your iTunes Account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable.

Screenshots

My Notebook1 screens
SuperNotes Note Taking App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SuperNotes Note Taking App at 4.7 against My Notebook's 3.8. SuperNotes Note Taking App also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 18%) and ratings volume (617 vs 28). My Notebook's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. My Notebook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and SuperNotes Note Taking App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SuperNotes Note Taking App holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SuperNotes Note Taking App has 617 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of My Notebook's written reviews are positive against 41% of SuperNotes Note Taking App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Notebook ships an update every 2 weeks, SuperNotes Note Taking App every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
My Notebook versus SuperNotes Note Taking App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy NotebookSuperNotes Note Taking App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (28 ratings)4.7 (617 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews41.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28617 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlistair ShawRocket Apps GmbH

Customer experience

My Notebook

All ratings25 ratings
Positive64.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative28.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral9.1%
Negative72.7%

SuperNotes Note Taking App

All ratings617 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive41.4%
Neutral12.1%
Negative46.6%

Bugs and requests

My Notebook

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SuperNotes Note Taking App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Lag when using Apple Pencil
  • Notes disappearing after closing the app

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to view multiple notes at once
  • Option to minimize pen sidebar
  • Improved PDF annotation performance

In-app purchases

2 purchases

My Notebook

Subscriptions1
  • MyNotebook Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • My Notebook Pro$6.99
4 purchases

SuperNotes Note Taking App

Subscriptions4
  • Rocket Apps Membership3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Rocket Apps PRO Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Rocket Apps PRO Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Rocket Apps Membership3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is My Notebook free?
My Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SuperNotes Note Taking App free?
SuperNotes Note Taking App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, My Notebook or SuperNotes Note Taking App?
SuperNotes Note Taking App is rated higher. My Notebook averages 3.8 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while SuperNotes Note Taking App averages 4.7 from 617 ratings.
Do My Notebook or SuperNotes Note Taking App have ads?
SuperNotes Note Taking App shows ads; My Notebook does not.
Which is updated more often, My Notebook or SuperNotes Note Taking App?
My Notebook ships an update every 2 weeks, and SuperNotes Note Taking App every 10 days. Most recently, My Notebook was updated on October 13, 2026 and SuperNotes Note Taking App on October 13, 2026.

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