# Inkflow Visual Notebook vs Smart Note Notepad

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Inkflow Visual Notebook at 71% against Smart Note Notepad's 10%. Inkflow Visual Notebook also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Inkflow Visual Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smart Note Notepad 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inkflow Visual Notebook has 1.9K ratings behind it against 1, 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 10% of Smart Note Notepad's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inkflow Visual Notebook | Smart Note Notepad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkflow-visual-notebook/id519524685/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-note-notepad-draw-memo/id997513915/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **71.2% of reviews** | 10.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 22 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 | $5.99 | 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


### Smart Note Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-note-notepad-draw-memo/id997513915)

Create visually appealing notes and memos using professionally designed coloring paper styles. This app offers a simple gallery interface for easy management and editing of your digital creations.

**Highlights:** Gallery interface, Customizable paper styles, Pinch to zoom, Edit cells, Draw memos

**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 Smart Note Notepad free?

Smart Note Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Inkflow Visual Notebook is rated higher. Inkflow Visual Notebook averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Smart Note Notepad averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Inkflow Visual Notebook or Smart Note Notepad have ads?

Smart Note Notepad shows ads; Inkflow Visual Notebook does not.

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

Inkflow Visual Notebook ships an update every 5 months, and Smart Note Notepad every 5 months. Most recently, Inkflow Visual Notebook was updated on September 20, 2026 and Smart Note Notepad on June 23, 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.*