# Inkflow Visual Notebook vs New Note Notebook

The clearest difference is rating: Inkflow Visual Notebook at 4.6 against New Note Notebook's 2.0. Inkflow Visual Notebook also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 33%) and ads (none vs shown). New Note Notebook's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Inkflow Visual Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and New Note Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Inkflow Visual Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inkflow Visual Notebook has 1.9K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Inkflow Visual Notebook's written reviews are positive against 33% of New Note Notebook's.

Inkflow Visual Notebook ships an update every 5 months, New Note Notebook every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inkflow Visual Notebook | New Note Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkflow-visual-notebook/id519524685/reviews)** | [2.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-note-notebook-draw-memo/id995861016/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **71.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qrayon, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/354980265) | [JIN HWAN KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/576623931) |

## What reviewers say

### Inkflow Visual Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkflow-visual-notebook/id519524685)

This app offers a fluid digital writing and sketching experience, allowing users to easily capture, resize, and reorganize ideas. It supports high-resolution zooming for detailed work and integrates text, photos, and custom paper backgrounds. Users can share their creations in various formats.

**Highlights:** Fluid digital ink for writing and sketching, Resize and reorganize content with touch gestures, High-resolution zoom for precision detail, Insert text, photos, and custom paper backgrounds, Export to PDF, JPEG, and PNG, Inkport for scanning real-world notes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inkflow Plus | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Great for brainstorming and sketching
- 👍 Useful for note-taking and journaling
- 👍 Versatile for various purposes (work, school, art)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited features in free version
- 💰 Paid upgrade is expensive for some users
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and data loss issues
- 🔒 Lack of cloud sync and cross-device access
- 🔒 Difficult to organize and manage notebooks/pages

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and data loss
- Unreliable auto-save and syncing
- Compatibility issues with newer devices/OS
- Pen/input lag and inconsistent responsiveness

**Requested features**

- Add more pen/brush options and customization
- Implement layers and advanced drawing tools
- Improve page management (insert, delete, reorder)
- Integrate cloud sync and cross-device access
- Add password protection and locking features


### New Note Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-note-notebook-draw-memo/id995861016)

Create visually appealing notes and memos with a variety of professionally designed coloring paper styles. Easily edit and organize your entries with intuitive gallery and gesture controls. Enjoy a relaxing digital note-taking experience on your iPhone and iPad.

**Highlights:** Gallery interface, Custom coloring paper styles, Pinch and stretch zoom, Edit cells via press hold or swipe, Digital note-taking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| upgrade to pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Inkflow Visual Notebook free?

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

### Is New Note Notebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Inkflow Visual Notebook or New Note Notebook?

Inkflow Visual Notebook is rated higher. Inkflow Visual Notebook averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while New Note Notebook averages 2.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Inkflow Visual Notebook or New Note Notebook have ads?

New Note Notebook shows ads; Inkflow Visual Notebook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Inkflow Visual Notebook or New Note Notebook?

Inkflow Visual Notebook ships an update every 5 months, and New Note Notebook every 5 days. Most recently, Inkflow Visual Notebook was updated on October 10, 2026 and New Note Notebook on October 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.*