# SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo vs Notebook

The clearest difference is price: Notebook at Free against SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo's $19.99. Notebook also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (24K vs 4.5K). SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (86% vs 64%). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Notebook is free to download; SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo costs $19.99 up front. Notebook sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo against 4.7 for Notebook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 24K ratings behind it against 4.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo's written reviews are positive against 64% of Notebook's.

SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo ships an update every 3 months, Notebook every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supernote-notes-recorder-plus-photo/id484001216/reviews)** | [4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-ai-notes-notepad/id973801089/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.5K | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 64.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FITNESS22 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/383171664) | [Zoho Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/388384807) |

## What reviewers say

### SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supernote-notes-recorder-plus-photo/id484001216)

Capture notes, voice recordings, and photos all in one place. Organize your thoughts with color-coding and categories, set reminders, and easily share your information. Perfect for students, professionals, and daily life organization.

**Highlights:** Typed notes with integrated recordings and photos, Color-coded and topic-related note templates, High-quality audio recording, Add photos from camera or library, Set reminders and alerts on notes, Auto-organized by date, category, or alphabetically, Export notes via WiFi, Dropbox, or email

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📝 Easy to use
- 🎙️ Clear audio recording
- 🔒 Secure with password protection
- 📚 Helpful for organizing notes and recordings
- 🤳 Ability to add photos to notes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitching and crashing issues
- 🔄 Difficulty navigating and scrubbing through recordings
- 🔗 Lack of syncing between devices
- 🔍 Limited search and organization options
- 🎨 Desire for more customization (fonts, colors, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- App no longer opening after iOS updates
- Recordings disappearing or becoming inaccessible
- Difficulty transferring notes and recordings to new devices

**Requested features**

- Cloud backup and sync across devices
- Handwriting and sketching capabilities
- Transcription of audio recordings
- More robust organization tools (folders, tags, etc.)
- Export options beyond email (e.g. PDF, Word)


### 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 SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo free?

SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo or Notebook?

SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo is rated higher. SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Notebook averages 4.7 from 24K ratings.

### Do SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo or Notebook have ads?

Neither SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo nor Notebook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo or Notebook?

SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo ships an update every 3 months, and Notebook every 6 days. Most recently, SuperNote Notes Recorder+Photo was updated on October 12, 2026 and Notebook on October 13, 2026.

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