# KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget vs Notebook

The clearest difference is rating: Notebook at 4.6 against KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget's 4.0. Notebook also leads on ratings volume (186 vs 1). KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget 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.

Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 186 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget ships an update fortnightly, Notebook every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keepnote-lists-notes-budget/id1629934605/reviews) | **[4.6 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-cute-notes/id6446192566/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **186** |
| Positive reviews | — | 93.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [荣彬 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629913212) | [玉坤 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662301648) |

## What reviewers say

### KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keepnote-lists-notes-budget/id1629934605)

Organize your daily lists, bookkeeping, journaling, and notes with this intuitive application. It offers a multi-color theme and seamless syncing across your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Daily lists, Bookkeeping, Journaling, Note-taking, iCloud syncing, Multi-color themes

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KeepNote VIP | $0.99 | per month |
| KeepNote VIP | $9.99 | per year |
| KeepNote Plus | $24.99 | one-time |


### 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 KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget free?

KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget 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, KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget or Notebook?

Notebook is rated higher. KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Notebook averages 4.6 from 186 ratings.

### Do KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget or Notebook have ads?

Notebook shows ads; KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget does not.

### Which is updated more often, KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget or Notebook?

KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget ships an update fortnightly, and Notebook every 2 months. Most recently, KeepNote Lists, Notes, Budget was updated on October 27, 2026 and Notebook on October 24, 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.*