# Note X vs Notebook

The clearest difference is update cadence: Notebook at every 2 months against Note X's every 10 months. Notebook also leads on ratings volume (122 vs 23). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Note X sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Note X against 4.6 for Notebook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 122 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Note X ships an update every 10 months, Notebook every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Note X | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-x-notepad/id1673667097/reviews) | **[4.6 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-cute-notes/id6446192566/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **122** |
| Positive reviews | — | 93.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [受杰 柯](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634142370) | [玉坤 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662301648) |

## What reviewers say

### Note X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-x-notepad/id1673667097)

A versatile note-taking app for digital and handwritten notes, memos, and drafts. Organize study materials with built-in notebooks, insert images, and customize writing styles. Secure your notes with password protection.

**Highlights:** Keyboard and handwriting input, Built-in notebooks for organization, Insert pictures into notes, Customizable paper and font colors, Password protection and encryption, Share notes as images

**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 |


### 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 Note X free?

Note X 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, Note X or Notebook?

Notebook is rated higher. Note X averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Notebook averages 4.6 from 122 ratings.

### Do Note X or Notebook have ads?

Both Note X and Notebook show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Note X or Notebook?

Note X ships an update every 10 months, and Notebook every 2 months. Most recently, Note X was updated on July 5, 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.*