# SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo vs Notebook

The clearest difference is ads: SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo at none against Notebook's shown. SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (8.4K vs 523). Notebook's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Notebook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo has 8.4K ratings behind it against 523, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo's written reviews are positive against 71% of Notebook's.

SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo ships an update every 3 months, Notebook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supernote-notes-recorder-and-photo/id484001731/reviews)** | [4.3 (523 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-journal/id1670365742/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.4K** | 523 |
| Positive reviews | **76.8% of reviews** | 70.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FITNESS22 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/383171664) | [Solitude Colors](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614422096) |

## What reviewers say

### SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supernote-notes-recorder-and-photo/id484001731)

Capture ideas, lectures, and meetings with a powerful app that combines typed notes, high-quality audio recordings, and photos. Organize your thoughts with color-coding and categories, set reminders, and easily share your creations.

**Highlights:** Typed notes with integrated recordings and photos, Color-coded and categorized organization, High-quality audio recording, Add photos from camera or library, Set reminders and alerts, Share notes via email, WiFi, or Dropbox

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Upgrade | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Upgrade | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Upgrade | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Upgrade | $11.99 | per year |
| Premium Upgrade | $13.99 | per year |
| Premium Upgrade | $11.99 | one-time |
| Premium Upgrade | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📝 Easy to use and organize notes
- 🎙️ Excellent audio recording quality
- 🖼️ Ability to add photos to notes
- 🗓️ Helpful for lectures, meetings, and appointments
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 💰 Expensive premium subscription
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🔄 Difficulty transferring notes between devices
- 🔍 Lack of search and filtering options

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings disappearing or not saving properly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Password protection not working as expected
- Dropbox integration no longer functioning

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit and trim audio recordings
- Improved syncing and backup options
- More customization options for notes (e.g., fonts, formatting)
- Integration with cloud storage services
- Transcription capabilities for audio recordings


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo free?

SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo 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, SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo or Notebook?

SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo is rated higher. SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while Notebook averages 4.3 from 523 ratings.

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

Notebook shows ads; SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo does not.

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

SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo ships an update every 3 months, and Notebook every 3 weeks. Most recently, SuperNote Notes Recorder&Photo was updated on October 21, 2026 and Notebook on October 22, 2026.

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