# Notebook vs Good Templates

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notebook at 71% against Good Templates's 0%. Notebook also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (523 vs 4). Good Templates's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Good Templates sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 523 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Notebook's written reviews are positive against 0% of Good Templates's.

Notebook ships an update every 3 weeks, Good Templates every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | Good Templates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (523 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-journal/id1670365742/reviews)** | [1.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/good-templates-notes-papers/id6470756247/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **523** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **70.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 260 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solitude Colors](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614422096) | [Kairoos Solutions SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/978066434) |

## 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


### Good Templates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/good-templates-notes-papers/id6470756247)

Access a vast library of PDF templates for notes, planning, and creative work. Easily import them into your preferred apps or create your own custom templates using the built-in editor. Elevate your note-taking and document creation with diverse and functional paper designs.

**Highlights:** Over 250 PDF paper templates, Lined, grid, music, calendar, and graph paper, Cornell and accounting ledger formats, Create custom PDF and text templates, Integrated PDF editor, Built-in text word processor, Easy import into other apps

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Is Good Templates free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notebook or Good Templates?

Notebook is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.3 out of 5 from 523 ratings, while Good Templates averages 1.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Notebook or Good Templates have ads?

Notebook shows ads; Good Templates does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notebook or Good Templates?

Notebook ships an update every 3 weeks, and Good Templates every 5 days. Most recently, Notebook was updated on September 21, 2026 and Good Templates on September 16, 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.*