Comparison

NeatNotes vs Note Book App

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

Head to head
About

NeatNotes

Organize and take notes quickly with a clean interface. See full note previews, customize note styles, and set reminders. Features smart grouping and automatic link title generation.

Highlights
  • Full note previews
  • Customizable note styles (plain, sticky, lined)
  • Home screen widgets
  • Paragraph-based reminders
  • Smart Stacks for automatic note grouping
  • Readable link titles
  • Photo integration
Features
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Less is more, when it’s done right. NeatNotes gives you only what you need to organize and take notes quickly. While other apps show you a really tiny preview, with NeatNotes you can see the real note before you open it. This makes the app more fun and easier to find your notes. Make your notes personal with three different note styles. * A plain note, with extensive formatting options. * A sticky note, with large fonts, colors and checklists. * A lined note for that nostalgic yellow pad. Mini Spreadsheets. No Tables. NeatNotes lets you perform spreadsheet-like calculations directly in your notes. Type a simple math expression and the answer is suggested underneath it. Reuse a number by dragging and dropping it elsewhere in your note. This creates a reference, so when you change the original number, every reference and related calculation updates automatically. Make a list of numbers and the total is suggested above the keyboard. You can then calculate splits and averages or count the lines in a list. You can also use units of measurement for length, volume, weight and temperature in your calculations. Convert between more than 150 fiat currencies, popular cryptocurrencies, gold and silver using the latest available exchange rates. Widgets that make sense. You can see your notes on your Home Screen with widgets. You can navigate your note by paragraph, check off checklist items, open links and even see photos in your notes. Create Multiple Reminders. Make any paragraph a reminder. Just tap the bell icon on the keyboard and you can set the date and time of the reminder. It will ring and notify you on the lock screen. When you tap the reminder, it will open the note and take you to the paragraph where you set it. Smart Stacks. All notes apps let you search your notes, but Smart Stacks takes it to the next level. 
 Smart Stacks automatically groups notes that share a trait, into one stack — like notes with contact info, or notes with checklists. You can also enter any word, and it’ll create a stack, with all the notes that contains the word. Photos and Readable links. You can add photos to your notes from your phone camera or photo library. You can even copy and paste them from another app like Safari. When you copy and paste a link, it automatically gets a readable title. So instead of seeing a complicated URL you see the title. This makes it easier for you to understand what the link is about rather than having to visit the link every time. No account needed. Use iCloud to Store and Sync. You don’t need to create another account. Just download the app and start using it. All your notes are automatically stored in iCloud and synced to other devices in your account. Privacy Your notes are extremely personal and we can't see them. In fact we don't even store them. Apple does in iCloud. We recommend that you turn on "Advanced Data Protection" in your iCloud settings, if you wish to prevent even Apple from having access to your notes.

About

Note Book App

Capture and organize all your thoughts, tasks, and memories with a feature-rich note-taking application. Offers rich text, checklists, voice notes, and advanced organization tools. Secure your data with PIN and password protection, and easily back up your notes.

Highlights
  • Rich text and voice notes
  • Checklists and to-do lists
  • Customizable themes and wallpapers
  • Categories, folders, and tags
  • PIN and password protection
  • One-tap export and iCloud backup
  • Built-in calculator
Features
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Note Book - Your Smart Note-Taking Companion Never lose your thoughts again! Create, organize, and backup your notes with the most intuitive note-taking app on iOS. WHY CHOOSE NOTE BOOK? Note Book is not just another notes app - it's your personal productivity powerhouse designed to capture every idea, task, and memory with elegance and efficiency. POWERFUL FEATURES MULTIPLE NOTE TYPES Rich Text Notes - Write freely with full formatting Checklists - Track your daily tasks effortlessly Todo Lists - Stay organized and productive Voice Notes - Capture ideas on the go BEAUTIFUL CUSTOMIZATION Custom Themes - Match your style with unlimited color options Background Wallpapers - Personalize your note-taking experience Color-Coded Categories - Organize notes your way Multiple View Layouts - List, Grid 2x2, or Grid 3x3 SMART ORGANIZATION Categories and Folders - Keep everything perfectly organized Tags System - Find notes instantly with smart tagging Pin Important Notes - Keep crucial notes at the top Archive Feature - Declutter without deleting Smart Search - Find any note in seconds ADVANCED CALCULATOR Built-in Calculator - Perfect circular iOS-style buttons Calculation History - Never lose your math again Copy Results - Tap any calculation to copy Brand-Themed Design - Seamless app integration PRIVACY AND SECURITY PIN Lock Protection - Secure your sensitive notes Password-Protected Notes - Extra layer of security Private Folders - Lock entire categories Offline First - Your data stays on your device BACKUP AND RESTORE One-Tap Export - Save all notes to JSON format Email Backups - Send backups to yourself instantly iCloud Integration - Save to Files app automatically Easy Restore - Import notes anytime, anywhere Never Lose Data - Even after reinstalling the app SMART REMINDERS Set Note Reminders - Never forget important tasks Custom Notifications - Get alerted at the right time Reminder Management - Easy to view and edit PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS Sort Options - 6 different sorting methods Favorite Notes - Mark and find important notes quickly Trash Management - Auto-delete or restore deleted notes Note Count Display - Track your productivity BEAUTIFUL INTERFACE Dark Mode Support - Easy on your eyes iOS-Style Design - Feels native and familiar Smooth Animations - Delightful user experience Intuitive Navigation - Find everything effortlessly PERFECT FOR Students - Take class notes and organize study materials Professionals - Manage meetings, projects, and ideas Writers - Capture creative thoughts and drafts Busy Parents - Track schedules, lists, and reminders Anyone - Who values organization and productivity WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT Unlike other note apps that complicate things, Note Book focuses on what matters: SPEED - Open and start writing instantly SIMPLICITY - Clean interface, no learning curve RELIABILITY - Robust backup system means zero data loss BEAUTY - Every detail is designed with care PRIVACY - Your notes stay yours, always KEY HIGHLIGHTS Lightning Fast - No lag, no delays Fully Customizable - Make it yours Powerful Yet Simple - All features, zero complexity Automatic Saving - Never lose a single word Easy Sharing - Export notes to any app Regular Updates - We're constantly improving COMPLETELY FREE All features included! No hidden subscriptions, no ads interrupting your flow, no premium tiers. Just pure note-taking excellence. REQUIREMENTS iOS 13.0 or later iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch compatible Optimized for all screen sizes SUPPORT We love hearing from you! Contact us for: Feature requests Bug reports General feedback Download Note Book today and transform the way you capture ideas! Your thoughts deserve the best home. Make it Note Book.

Screenshots

NeatNotes4 screens
Note Book App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NeatNotes at 100% against Note Book App's 50%. NeatNotes also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (37 vs 2). Note Book App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. NeatNotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Note Book App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NeatNotes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NeatNotes has 37 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of NeatNotes's written reviews are positive against 50% of Note Book App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NeatNotes versus Note Book App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeatNotesNote Book App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (37 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings37 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.218.2
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFusion EngineeringPrimus Okorie

Customer experience

NeatNotes

All ratings37 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Note Book App

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NeatNotes

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$7.99
None

Note Book App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NeatNotes free?
NeatNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Note Book App free?
Note Book App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NeatNotes or Note Book App?
NeatNotes is rated higher. NeatNotes averages 5.0 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Note Book App averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do NeatNotes or Note Book App have ads?
NeatNotes shows ads; Note Book App does not.
Which is updated more often, NeatNotes or Note Book App?
NeatNotes ships an update every 4 days, and Note Book App every 4 days. Most recently, NeatNotes was updated on September 17, 2026 and Note Book App on September 2, 2026.

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