# Mental Note ๛ vs Notebook

The clearest difference is price: Notebook at Free against Mental Note ๛'s $4.99. Notebook also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months). Mental Note ๛'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Notebook is free to download; Mental Note ๛ costs $4.99 up front. Mental Note ๛ sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Notebook sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 24K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Mental Note ๛'s written reviews are positive against 65% of Notebook's.

Mental Note ๛ ships an update every 5 months, Notebook every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mental Note ๛ | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-note/id338578109/reviews) | **[4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-ai-notes-notepad/id973801089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.2% of reviews | **64.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zymbiotic Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/338578112) | [Zoho Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/388384807) |

## What reviewers say

### Mental Note ๛

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mental-note/id338578109)

This app offers a versatile digital notepad experience, allowing users to combine text, photos, voice recordings, and drawings on a single page. Capture ideas in any format, organize them with tags, and share them easily.

**Highlights:** Combine text, photos, audio, and drawings, Finger drawing with multiple colors, Add photos from album or camera, Record audio while editing notes, Organize notes with tags, Password protect private notes, Export notes in various formats (PDF, text)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paper Customization feature | $2.99 | one-time |
| Straight Line Drawing feature | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dark Mode Override feature | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app with many features
- 👍 Easy to use and organize notes
- 🎨 Ability to add photos, audio, and drawings
- 💯 Excellent customer support
- 🗂️ Helpful for business, work, and personal use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔒 Password protection issues
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 📁 No syncing or backup options
- 🖍️ Drawing tools could be improved

**Reported bugs**

- Notes sometimes disappear or get deleted unexpectedly
- Audio recording feature not working properly
- Keyboard issues causing loss of typed text
- Location services not accurately detecting user's location

**Requested features**

- Add iCloud or Dropbox sync
- Implement copy/paste and text formatting options
- Improve drawing tools with more customization
- Introduce a task/to-do list feature
- Add video recording capability


### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-ai-notes-notepad/id973801089)

Capture your thoughts, ideas, and tasks with a versatile digital notebook. Create rich notes with text, files, audio, and video. Organize content visually, collaborate in real-time, and access everything across your devices.

**Highlights:** Rich note creation with text, files, audio, and video, Checklist creation for task management, Bookmark collection and offline reading, Kanban-style note organization, Real-time collaboration and sharing, AI-powered journaling suggestions, Cross-device and cloud synchronization

**Features:** Safari Extension, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notebook Pro | $2.49 | per month |
| Notebook Pro Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Notebook AI | $4.99 | per month |
| Notebook Personal | $14.99 | per year |
| Notebook Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Notebook Pro Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Notebook AI | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly organized and customizable
- 👍 Visually appealing and intuitive
- 🔒 Secure with password protection
- 🤳 Seamless cross-device sync
- 📝 Versatile note-taking features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional sync and stability issues
- 🔀 Inconsistent note order after editing
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 📤 Lack of export/backup options
- 🔗 Difficulty inserting links in notes

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing or getting corrupted
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inconsistent behavior when editing notes
- Syncing problems across devices

**Requested features**

- Improved sorting and reordering options for notes
- Enhanced search capabilities
- Ability to export notes in various formats
- More customization options for notebook covers
- Integration with other productivity apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mental Note ๛ free?

Mental Note ๛ costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mental Note ๛ or Notebook?

Notebook is rated higher. Mental Note ๛ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Notebook averages 4.7 from 24K ratings.

### Do Mental Note ๛ or Notebook have ads?

Neither Mental Note ๛ nor Notebook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mental Note ๛ or Notebook?

Mental Note ๛ ships an update every 5 months, and Notebook every 6 days. Most recently, Mental Note ๛ was updated on September 23, 2026 and Notebook on September 25, 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.*