# Notebook vs LearnMap

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notebook at 50% against LearnMap's 0%. Notebook also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). LearnMap's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

LearnMap holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LearnMap has 36 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Notebook's written reviews are positive against 0% of LearnMap's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Notebook ships an update every 11 months, LearnMap every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | LearnMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-lists/id1611143330/reviews) | **[3.9 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learnmap-color-map-notes/id6787402176/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shreyaskumar Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1599209768) | [Nhat Trung Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785223612) |

## What reviewers say

### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-lists/id1611143330)

Capture thoughts, create to-do lists, and organize tasks with colorful backgrounds and customizable features. Add photos, audio, and set reminders to never miss important items. Sync notes to the cloud for easy backup and sharing.

**Highlights:** Quick note-taking, Checklists and to-do lists, Colorful backgrounds, Add photos and audio, Set reminders, Folder organization, Cloud sync and backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### LearnMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learnmap-color-map-notes/id6787402176)

Transform outlines and notes into visual mind maps. Organize ideas, plans, and study materials with customizable nodes and styles. Export and share your creations easily.

**Highlights:** Create mind maps from outlines, Import .trees and JSON files, Edit node text and add nodes, Drag, zoom, and search canvas, Customize node colors and styles, Categorize maps (Work, Study, Ideas), Export and share .trees files

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook free?

Notebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LearnMap free?

LearnMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Notebook or LearnMap?

LearnMap is rated higher. Notebook averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while LearnMap averages 3.9 from 36 ratings.

### Do Notebook or LearnMap have ads?

LearnMap shows ads; Notebook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notebook or LearnMap?

Notebook ships an update every 11 months, and LearnMap every 2 weeks. Most recently, Notebook was updated on October 8, 2026 and LearnMap on October 10, 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.*