# NOTE'd vs Bodcat Notebook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bodcat Notebook at 100% against NOTE'd's 45%. Bodcat Notebook also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). NOTE'd's advantage is ratings volume (355 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NOTE'd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Bodcat Notebook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bodcat Notebook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NOTE'd has 355 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of NOTE'd's written reviews are positive against 100% of Bodcat Notebook's.

NOTE'd ships an update every 6 weeks, Bodcat Notebook every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NOTE'd | Bodcat Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (355 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noted/id507362852/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bodcat-notebook/id6794391438/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **355** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 59 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dong Wook Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/507362855) | [Beijing Huichengjia Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789581169) |

## What reviewers say

### NOTE'd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noted/id507362852)

This app provides a simple and beautiful way to create and organize notes. It allows users to attach photos, voice memos, and map locations to their entries, and offers various design styles for notepads. Notes can be categorized, bookmarked, and protected with a password.

**Highlights:** Customizable notepad designs, Attach photos, maps, and voice memos, Categorize and bookmark notes, Password protection for notes, Dropbox backup and restore, Lock screen notes

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Organized note-taking
- 🔒 Password protection
- 📸 Ability to attach photos
- 🎨 Customizable notebook designs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium features require subscription
- 🗑️ Inability to delete or rename notebooks
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🔀 Notes not sortable within notebooks
- 🐛 App crashes and data loss issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to open notes
- Backup and restore functionality not working
- Inconsistent behavior when editing notes

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize notebook covers
- Landscape mode support
- Syncing across devices
- More text formatting options
- Sorting and searching notes


### Bodcat Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bodcat-notebook/id6794391438)

A private, encrypted note-taking app for personal writing, journaling, and organizing ideas. It offers rich text and image notes, multiple browsing options, and a secure vault for sensitive records. Optional AI features are available for personal reflection.

**Highlights:** Encrypted notes and journal, Rich text and image support, Notebook and tag organization, Multiple browsing views, Private Vault for sensitive data, Mind Maps and Knowledge Star Map, Optional AI-assisted suggestions

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bodcat PRO Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NOTE'd free?

NOTE'd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bodcat Notebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NOTE'd or Bodcat Notebook?

Bodcat Notebook is rated higher. NOTE'd averages 3.3 out of 5 from 355 ratings, while Bodcat Notebook averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NOTE'd or Bodcat Notebook have ads?

NOTE'd shows ads; Bodcat Notebook does not.

### Which is updated more often, NOTE'd or Bodcat Notebook?

NOTE'd ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bodcat Notebook every 3 days. Most recently, NOTE'd was updated on November 1, 2026 and Bodcat Notebook on November 6, 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.*