# Bookmark Folder vs Smooth Note (with Folders)

The clearest difference is update cadence: Smooth Note (with Folders) at every 6 days against Bookmark Folder's every 2 weeks. Smooth Note (with Folders) also leads on ratings volume (30 vs 6) and review sentiment (75% vs 67%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookmark Folder sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and Smooth Note (with Folders) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Bookmark Folder against 4.8 for Smooth Note (with Folders). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smooth Note (with Folders) has 30 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Bookmark Folder's written reviews are positive against 75% of Smooth Note (with Folders)'s.

Bookmark Folder ships an update every 2 weeks, Smooth Note (with Folders) every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bookmark Folder | Smooth Note (with Folders) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmark-folder/id1571875730/reviews) | **[4.8 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smooth-note-with-folders/id1586502581/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toshiya Hondo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571875732) | [Syncly Applications](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437712077) |

## What reviewers say

### Bookmark Folder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookmark-folder/id1571875730)

Organize your web links into custom folders and choose which browser opens each one. This app allows for deep customization of appearance and offers secure backup and transfer options. It's ideal for users who manage multiple browsers or want a more structured bookmarking experience.

**Highlights:** Organize bookmarks with unlimited directory levels, Select custom browser for each bookmark, Hide bookmarks with lock function, Manual sorting via drag and drop, Favicon and website thumbnail display, Customizable appearance (colors, text size), Secure backup and cloud storage support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |


### Smooth Note (with Folders)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smooth-note-with-folders/id1586502581)

This app offers a simple and fast way to take notes, organize them into folders, and customize your writing experience. It supports dark mode, voice input, and easy sharing to various platforms.

**Highlights:** Folder in folder organization, Dark mode support, Fast app launch, Customizable font and size, Convenient copy and paste, Voice input, Sharing to SNS and email

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads etc | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bookmark Folder free?

Bookmark Folder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smooth Note (with Folders) free?

Smooth Note (with Folders) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bookmark Folder or Smooth Note (with Folders)?

Smooth Note (with Folders) is rated higher. Bookmark Folder averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Smooth Note (with Folders) averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.

### Do Bookmark Folder or Smooth Note (with Folders) have ads?

Both Bookmark Folder and Smooth Note (with Folders) show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bookmark Folder or Smooth Note (with Folders)?

Bookmark Folder ships an update every 2 weeks, and Smooth Note (with Folders) every 6 days. Most recently, Bookmark Folder was updated on October 10, 2026 and Smooth Note (with Folders) on October 12, 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.*