Comparison

LinHand vs Notebook

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LinHand

Capture ideas with a fluid writing experience, organize them with outlines, and quickly find information through text search. Share your notes in various formats, including native data for seamless collaboration.

Highlights
  • Fluent writing with various brushes and colors
  • Create outlines for easy navigation
  • Quick text search within notes
  • Export to PDF, PNG, and native format
  • Add pictures and text to notes
  • iCloud automatic data storage
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With LinHand, you can take notes, share notes, and add pictures and text to them at any time. 【1】Fluent writing Writing with LinHand is as smooth and precise as writing in a real notepad. There are a variety of brushes and colors to choose from. [2] Create an outline Add a directory to the file, easy to find and jump to the page. 【3】Quick search text Perform a global search of text to quickly find key annotations. 【4】Support exporting files in various formats Supports exporting files in PDF, PNG, .LinHand formats. Use .LinHand format files to easily share LinHand native data with other users. LinHand uses iCloud to automatically store data, please turn on iCloud to store data in the phone's system settings. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of your order. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Accounts will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by visiting your Account Settings after purchase. Terms of use: https://zhuanlan.zhihu.com/p/530890491 Privacy Policy: https://zhuanlan.zhihu.com/p/141347640

About

Notebook

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
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Notebook : Simple note-taking app and notepad. We start from the simple and efficient design concept to create a convenient note for you. You can make study notes, to-do list, record life, work summary, etc. through notebook. Features: *Label classification: You can set different labels for your notes to make it easier to find. *Insert pictures: Take pictures of important notes and insert them into the notes, which saves time and effort. *Practical paper: select special paper for your notes, select paper according to different needs, and make notes easier. *Device support: It is compatible with iPhone and iPad, and supports the use of Apple Pencil. [Subscription Description] We support three methods of monthly, quarterly, and permanent subscription. The payment is made through the user's iTunes account. After the user confirms the purchase, the payment is made immediately. Automatic renewal: Apple's iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before the expiration date. After successful deduction, the subscription cycle will be extended by one subscription cycle. To cancel the renewal, please operate at least 24 hours before the current fee deduction period by clicking "Settings" - "iTunes Store and AppStore" - "AppleID" - "View AppleID" - "Subscription" to cancel the automatic renewal member subscription. Terms of Service: https://linkunyumou.github.io/posts/likun/fuwu.html Privacy terms: https://linkunyumou.github.io/posts/likun/privacy.html

Screenshots

LinHand3 screens
Notebook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notebook at 93% against LinHand's 50%. Notebook also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (122 vs 2). LinHand's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LinHand sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 122 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of LinHand's written reviews are positive against 93% of Notebook's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LinHand versus Notebook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinHandNotebook
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.6 (122 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews93.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2122 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer侠光 邢玉坤 林

Customer experience

LinHand

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Notebook

All ratings121 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral7.4%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative2.2%

Bugs and requests

LinHand

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Notebook

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

7 requests
  • 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
Show 2 more
  • Ability to resize inserted photos
  • More advanced features

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LinHand

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly subscription$2.991 Year
One-time1
  • upgrade Pro$4.99
3 purchases

Notebook

Subscriptions2
  • Plus version3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Plus version Quarterly3 Days trial$3.993 Months
One-time1
  • Pro version$6.99

Questions

Is LinHand free?
LinHand 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, LinHand or Notebook?
Notebook is rated higher. LinHand averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Notebook averages 4.6 from 122 ratings.
Do LinHand or Notebook have ads?
Notebook shows ads; LinHand does not.

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