# Color widgets vs Notebook

Color widgets and Notebook both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Notebook's written reviews are positive against 71% of Color widgets's. Notebook also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Color widgets's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Color widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Color widgets against 4.6 for Notebook. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 148 and 122 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Color widgets's written reviews are positive against 93% of Notebook's.

Color widgets ships an update monthly, Notebook every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Color widgets | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-widgets-countdown-app/id1604142337/reviews) | **[4.6 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-cute-notes/id6446192566/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **148** | 122 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [熹超 温](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570588023) | [玉坤 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662301648) |

## What reviewers say

### Color widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-widgets-countdown-app/id1604142337)

Easily record, remind, and celebrate life's special moments with custom countdowns and widgets. Never miss an anniversary, birthday, or important event again.

**Highlights:** Anniversary management, Countdown function, Customizable widgets, Push notification reminders, One-click sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Version | $0.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Plus | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| Six Months Plus | $4.99 | per 6 months |


### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-cute-notes/id6446192566)

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.

**Highlights:** Label classification for easy organization, Insert pictures into notes, Select practical paper styles, Supports Apple Pencil, Compatible with iPhone and iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus version | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus version Quarterly | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro version | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Very cute and decorative design
- 👍 Easy to use and user-friendly
- 💡 Handy for school and personal notes
- ✍️ Supports typing and writing/drawing
- 🎨 Great variety of templates and customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Lacking some basic features
- 📄 Single page limit per note
- 🚫 No PDF insertion for annotation
- 🔄 No landscape mode
- 🤏 No two-finger pinch to zoom

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Color widgets free?

Color widgets 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, Color widgets or Notebook?

Notebook is rated higher. Color widgets averages 4.5 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while Notebook averages 4.6 from 122 ratings.

### Do Color widgets or Notebook have ads?

Both Color widgets and Notebook show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Color widgets or Notebook?

Color widgets ships an update monthly, and Notebook every 2 months. Most recently, Color widgets was updated on October 1, 2026 and Notebook on September 19, 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.*