# Notebook vs Saber

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Saber at none against Notebook's 1. Saber also leads on ads (none vs shown). Notebook's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (523 vs 21). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notebook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Saber asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 523 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Notebook's written reviews are positive against 76% of Saber's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Notebook ships an update every 3 weeks, Saber fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | Saber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (523 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-journal/id1670365742/reviews)** | [4.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saber-handwritten-notes/id1671523739/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **523** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **76.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 73 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solitude Colors](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614422096) | [Adil Hanney](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671523741) |

## What reviewers say

### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-journal/id1670365742)

Organize your thoughts, plans, and ideas with a versatile notebook and list-making application. Create unlimited notes, manage tasks with checklists, and customize your workspace. Sync across devices for seamless access to your organized information.

**Highlights:** Unlimited notes and lists, Folders and organization tools, Rich text editing, Checklists and to-do lists, Cloud sync and backup, Quick search and tags

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Great organization system
- 🚀 Simple and quick
- 🤩 Excellent AI-powered features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 💸 Excessive ads disrupting usage
- 🔒 Lack of customization options
- 🤯 Confusing navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and lost user data
- Compatibility problems with older devices
- Copying and pasting not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality
- Improve delete/edit options
- Provide subscription-free version
- Enhance calendar integration


### Saber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saber-handwritten-notes/id1671523739)

Capture and organize your thoughts with a digital handwriting app designed for intuitive use. Features include dark mode inversion for eye comfort, advanced highlighter capabilities, and robust folder organization. Secure your notes with a dual-password system and enjoy seamless syncing across all your devices.

**Highlights:** Intuitive handwriting interface, Dark mode inversion for eye comfort, Advanced multi-line equation highlighting, Unlimited nested folders for organization, Dual-password note protection, Seamless cross-device syncing, Open-source code for transparency

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook free?

Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Saber free?

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

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

Notebook is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.3 out of 5 from 523 ratings, while Saber averages 4.0 from 21 ratings.

### Do Notebook or Saber have ads?

Notebook shows ads; Saber does not.

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

Notebook ships an update every 3 weeks, and Saber fortnightly. Most recently, Notebook was updated on September 21, 2026 and Saber on September 22, 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.*