# My Notebook vs SuperNotes Note Taking App

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | My Notebook | SuperNotes Note Taking App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-notebook/id1566814660/reviews) | **[4.7 (617 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supernotes-note-taking-app/id1623606778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **617** |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | **41.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 44 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alistair Shaw](https://appshunter.io/developer/959356999) | [Rocket Apps GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566586717) |

## What reviewers say

### My Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-notebook/id1566814660)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MyNotebook Premium (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| My Notebook Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


### SuperNotes Note Taking App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supernotes-note-taking-app/id1623606778)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rocket Apps Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Rocket Apps PRO Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Rocket Apps PRO Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Rocket Apps Membership | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for taking notes
- 👍 Useful for drawing and adding pictures
- 👍 Helpful for school and college

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🐛 Notes randomly deleting
- 💰 Requires payment for more features
- 🚫 Account required to use app

**Reported bugs**

- Lag when using Apple Pencil
- Notes disappearing after closing the app

**Requested features**

- Ability to view multiple notes at once
- Option to minimize pen sidebar
- Improved PDF annotation performance


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*