# LinHand vs Notebook

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | LinHand | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linhand-handwritten-notes/id1630615177/reviews) | **[4.6 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-cute-notes/id6446192566/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **122** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [侠光 邢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061504196) | [玉坤 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662301648) |

## What reviewers say

### LinHand

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linhand-handwritten-notes/id1630615177)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly subscription | $2.99 | per year |
| upgrade Pro | $4.99 | 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*