# SketchNote, Visual Note Taking vs Notebook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notebook at 93% against SketchNote, Visual Note Taking's 33%. Notebook also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (122 vs 3). SketchNote, Visual Note Taking's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SketchNote, Visual Note Taking sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 122 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of SketchNote, Visual Note Taking's written reviews are positive against 93% of Notebook's.

SketchNote, Visual Note Taking ships an update every 2 days, Notebook every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SketchNote, Visual Note Taking | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchnote-visual-note-taking/id1659590787/reviews) | **[4.6 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-cute-notes/id6446192566/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **122** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [B TO J PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/569308231) | [玉坤 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662301648) |

## What reviewers say

### SketchNote, Visual Note Taking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketchnote-visual-note-taking/id1659590787)

This app transforms your device into a digital notebook for natural handwriting and drawing. Utilize pre-designed elements, import documents for annotation, and sync notes across devices. It offers a paperless workflow with easy sharing and export options.

**Highlights:** Natural handwriting experience, Pre-designed shapes and clipart, Import and annotate PDFs/images, iCloud Sync for notes, Move, resize, and rotate handwriting, Export and share documents

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


### 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 SketchNote, Visual Note Taking free?

SketchNote, Visual Note Taking 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, SketchNote, Visual Note Taking or Notebook?

Notebook is rated higher. SketchNote, Visual Note Taking averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Notebook averages 4.6 from 122 ratings.

### Do SketchNote, Visual Note Taking or Notebook have ads?

Notebook shows ads; SketchNote, Visual Note Taking does not.

### Which is updated more often, SketchNote, Visual Note Taking or Notebook?

SketchNote, Visual Note Taking ships an update every 2 days, and Notebook every 2 months. Most recently, SketchNote, Visual Note Taking was updated on August 24, 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.*