# My Notebook vs Notebook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notebook at 71% against My Notebook's 18%. Notebook also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (523 vs 25). My Notebook's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Notebook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month 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.

Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 523 ratings behind it against 25, 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 71% of Notebook's.

My Notebook ships an update every 2 weeks, Notebook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Notebook | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-notebook/id1566814660/reviews) | **[4.3 (523 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-journal/id1670365742/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **523** |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alistair Shaw](https://appshunter.io/developer/959356999) | [Solitude Colors](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614422096) |

## 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 |


### 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 My Notebook free?

My Notebook 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, My Notebook or Notebook?

Notebook is rated higher. My Notebook averages 3.7 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Notebook averages 4.3 from 523 ratings.

### Do My Notebook or Notebook have ads?

Notebook shows ads; My Notebook does not.

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

My Notebook ships an update every 2 weeks, and Notebook every 3 weeks. Most recently, My Notebook was updated on September 23, 2026 and Notebook on September 21, 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.*