# Outline vs EZ Outliner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Outline at 44% against EZ Outliner's 0%. Outline also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). EZ Outliner's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Outline sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and EZ Outliner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Outline holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outline has 68 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Outline's written reviews are positive against 0% of EZ Outliner's.

Outline ships an update every 6 weeks, EZ Outliner every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outline | EZ Outliner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outline-notes-and-more/id604802021/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ez-outliner/id1397019901/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **68** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **43.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gorillized](https://appshunter.io/developer/538029499) | [Brandon Stecklein](https://appshunter.io/developer/498894252) |

## What reviewers say

### Outline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outline-notes-and-more/id604802021)

Organize your notes, projects, and knowledge with a structured approach. This app allows you to create, connect, and synchronize information across devices, supporting rich content and PDF annotation. It offers robust search and security features for efficient knowledge management.

**Highlights:** Rich text editor with images, links, and tables, Hierarchical organization and tagging, Apple Pencil handwriting and drawing support, PDF annotation and file attachments, Cross-device synchronization via cloud services, MS OneNote integration, Password protection and encryption

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Outline Standard (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Outline Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Outline Standard (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Outline Pro (Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful note-taking features
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🔒 Reliable syncing with cloud services
- 💡 Compatibility with OneNote files

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and data loss issues
- 🔋 High memory and battery consumption
- 👎 Unreliable syncing and file corruption
- 🚫 Lack of essential features like spell check, tables, and font customization

**Reported bugs**

- Notebooks and sections randomly disappearing or becoming corrupted
- Syncing issues causing data loss and incompatibility with OneNote
- Frequent crashes and freezes, especially when performing common tasks
- Inability to rename or reorder notebooks and sections

**Requested features**

- Add spell check and autocorrect functionality
- Improve syncing reliability and stability
- Introduce more formatting options and customization
- Implement better search and organization tools
- Add support for drawing, handwriting, and equations


### EZ Outliner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ez-outliner/id1397019901)

Create and organize outline documents from any device. This app supports unlimited outlines, color-coding, and printing. Sync your work across devices with an account for seamless access anywhere.

**Highlights:** Unlimited outline creation, Color-coded organization, Printable outlines, Cross-device syncing, Versatile use cases (lists, plans, speeches)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EZ Outliner Premium | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Outline free?

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

### Is EZ Outliner free?

EZ Outliner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Outline or EZ Outliner?

Outline is rated higher. Outline averages 4.7 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while EZ Outliner averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Outline or EZ Outliner have ads?

EZ Outliner shows ads; Outline does not.

### Which is updated more often, Outline or EZ Outliner?

Outline ships an update every 6 weeks, and EZ Outliner every 7 months. Most recently, Outline was updated on November 1, 2026 and EZ Outliner on November 2, 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.*