My Notebook vs Notebook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Note-taking on new or existing PDFs
- Variety of colorful markers
- Advanced geometric shape generator
- Auto-save functionality
- iCloud integration for cloud storage
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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/
Notebook
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.
- Label classification for easy organization
- Insert pictures into notes
- Select practical paper styles
- Supports Apple Pencil
- Compatible with iPhone and iPad
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Notebook : Simple note-taking app and notepad. We start from the simple and efficient design concept to create a convenient note for you. You can make study notes, to-do list, record life, work summary, etc. through notebook. Features: *Label classification: You can set different labels for your notes to make it easier to find. *Insert pictures: Take pictures of important notes and insert them into the notes, which saves time and effort. *Practical paper: select special paper for your notes, select paper according to different needs, and make notes easier. *Device support: It is compatible with iPhone and iPad, and supports the use of Apple Pencil. [Subscription Description] We support three methods of monthly, quarterly, and permanent subscription. The payment is made through the user's iTunes account. After the user confirms the purchase, the payment is made immediately. Automatic renewal: Apple's iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before the expiration date. After successful deduction, the subscription cycle will be extended by one subscription cycle. To cancel the renewal, please operate at least 24 hours before the current fee deduction period by clicking "Settings" - "iTunes Store and AppStore" - "AppleID" - "View AppleID" - "Subscription" to cancel the automatic renewal member subscription. Terms of Service: https://linkunyumou.github.io/posts/likun/fuwu.html Privacy terms: https://linkunyumou.github.io/posts/likun/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notebook at 93% against My Notebook's 18%. Notebook also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (122 vs 28). My Notebook's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. My Notebook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 122 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of My Notebook's written reviews are positive against 93% of Notebook's.
My Notebook ships an update every 2 weeks, Notebook every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.
| Parameter | My Notebook | Notebook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (28 ratings) | 4.6 (122 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | 93.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 | 122 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alistair Shaw | 玉坤 林 |
Customer experience
My Notebook
Notebook
Bugs and requests
My Notebook
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Notebook
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
Requested features
7 requests- 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
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- Ability to resize inserted photos
- More advanced features
In-app purchases
My Notebook
- MyNotebook Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- My Notebook Pro$6.99
Notebook
- Plus version3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Plus version Quarterly3 Days trial$3.993 Months
- Pro version$6.99









