My Notebook vs Hussainya
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/
Hussainya
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Hussainya is your companion for Shia Muslim community life in Australia. Get accurate daily prayer times for your city, follow the Hijri calendar, and never miss a majlis or program at your local Islamic centre. Features: • Daily prayer times for your location • Hijri calendar with significant days and commemorations • Directory of Islamic centres across Australia - find centres near you, view details, and save your favourites • Programs & majalis from your favourite centres, with live-stream links • Qibla compass pointing towards Mecca • Digital Tasbih for dhikr • Qadha prayer tracker and Khums calculator • "What's On" - quickly find events happening near you Sign in to favourite centres, RSVP to programs, and personalise your experience — or browse freely without an account.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hussainya at none against My Notebook's 2. Hussainya also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.2 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Hussainya asks for nothing beyond the download.
My Notebook ships an update every 2 weeks, Hussainya weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My Notebook | Hussainya |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 17.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alistair Shaw | ABBAS A KHAN |
In-app purchases
My Notebook
- MyNotebook Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- My Notebook Pro$6.99
Hussainya
No in-app purchases
Questions
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