My Notebook vs PlantPulsePro
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/
PlantPulsePro
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Never kill another houseplant PlantPulse helps plant parents and indoor gardening enthusiasts with: • Plant identification via photo using AI (Gemini Vision API) • Customized watering schedules with local notifications • AI health diagnostics — detect disease/overwatering from photo • Plant care journal with history log Key Features: • Simple, intuitive interface • Works offline • No account required • Privacy-focused - your data stays on your device Download PlantPulse today and take control!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlantPulsePro at none against My Notebook's 1. PlantPulsePro also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. PlantPulsePro asks for nothing beyond the download.
My Notebook ships an update every 2 weeks, PlantPulsePro weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My Notebook | PlantPulsePro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (28 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alistair Shaw | Dubi K |
In-app purchases
My Notebook
- MyNotebook Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
PlantPulsePro
No in-app purchases
