# Outline Memo vs Notebook

The clearest difference is rating: Notebook at 4.7 against Outline Memo's 2.5. Notebook also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (14K vs 2). Outline Memo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Outline Memo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 14K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Outline Memo's written reviews are positive against 72% of Notebook's.

Outline Memo ships an update every 2 months, Notebook weekly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outline Memo | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outline-memo/id558341448/reviews) | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-diary-and-journal-app/id654645301/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **72.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yuji Fujishiro](https://appshunter.io/developer/408783464) | [Koji Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/334329056) |

## What reviewers say

### Outline Memo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outline-memo/id558341448)

This app helps you create structured memos with a hierarchical outline format. Easily edit notes using swipe gestures and drag-and-drop functionality. It supports exporting to Notion and email, with options for customization and backup.

**Highlights:** Hierarchical outline creation, Drag-and-drop paragraph movement, Swipe-based hierarchy changes, Export to Notion and email, Dropbox backup and restore, Customizable background and text colors, Password protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| search memo content by key word | $0.99 | one-time |
| unlock memo count limit | $2.99 | one-time |


### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-diary-and-journal-app/id654645301)

This app offers a natural journaling experience by organizing daily notes on a single page, allowing you to flip through your entries like a physical book. It prioritizes simplicity, security with passcode locks, and seamless iCloud synchronization for easy access across devices.

**Highlights:** Realistic page-turning effect, One page per day organization, iCloud sync and backup, Passcode lock with Face ID/Touch ID, Dark mode and font adjustment, Ad-free Premium option

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 Password protection
- 💡 Convenient for journaling and note-taking
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 👍 Organized by date

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🚫 Unable to insert photos or attachments
- 🚫 Limited formatting options
- 🚫 No cloud sync or backup
- 🚫 Not compatible with iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Deleting entries causes the app to crash
- Long entries can cause the app to become unresponsive
- Password feature doesn't always work as expected

**Requested features**

- Add ability to insert photos and attachments
- Implement cloud sync and backup
- Allow more formatting options (font, size, color, bold, italic, etc.)
- Develop an iPad version with optimized layout
- Add a search function to easily find past entries


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Outline Memo free?

Outline Memo 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, Outline Memo or Notebook?

Notebook is rated higher. Outline Memo averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Notebook averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.

### Do Outline Memo or Notebook have ads?

Notebook shows ads; Outline Memo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Outline Memo or Notebook?

Outline Memo ships an update every 2 months, and Notebook weekly. Most recently, Outline Memo was updated on November 6, 2026 and 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.*