# ZoomNotes Lite vs New Note Notebook

The clearest difference is rating: ZoomNotes Lite at 4.2 against New Note Notebook's 2.0. ZoomNotes Lite also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 33%) and ads (none vs shown). New Note Notebook's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ZoomNotes Lite sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and New Note Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ZoomNotes Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ZoomNotes Lite has 214 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of ZoomNotes Lite's written reviews are positive against 33% of New Note Notebook's.

ZoomNotes Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, New Note Notebook every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZoomNotes Lite | New Note Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoomnotes-lite/id621255925/reviews)** | [2.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-note-notebook-draw-memo/id995861016/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **214** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **72.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 151 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deliverance Software Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/374494333) | [JIN HWAN KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/576623931) |

## What reviewers say

### ZoomNotes Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zoomnotes-lite/id621255925)

This app allows for handwritten notes and sketches on various digital documents, including PDFs and Office files. It offers unlimited zooming, customizable paper styles, and extensive sharing options. Additional features and pen types are available through in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Unlimited zoom and panning, Handwritten notes and sketches, Markup PDFs and Office documents, Customizable paper sizes and styles, Extensive document sharing options, Digital planning with calendar integration

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Highlighter pen | $0.99 | one-time |
| Text | $0.99 | one-time |
| Images | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bookmarks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sub-documents | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tables | $0.99 | one-time |
| Workspaces | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Pens | $2.99 | one-time |
| All features | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Versatile and feature-rich
- 👍 Smooth handwriting experience
- 💡 Powerful customization options
- 🚀 Seamless PDF annotation
- 👍 Reliable syncing and backup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 👎 Confusing and outdated user interface
- 🐛 Inconsistent pen and eraser behavior
- 👎 Limited free version functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues leading to document conflicts
- Random lines and dots appearing on the page
- Disappearing handwritten notes after saving
- Inability to unlock paid features after purchase

**Requested features**

- Improved text editing and formatting
- Easier organization with better folder management
- More tutorials and documentation
- Ability to recover accidentally deleted notes


### 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 ZoomNotes Lite free?

ZoomNotes Lite 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, ZoomNotes Lite or New Note Notebook?

ZoomNotes Lite is rated higher. ZoomNotes Lite averages 4.2 out of 5 from 214 ratings, while New Note Notebook averages 2.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do ZoomNotes Lite or New Note Notebook have ads?

New Note Notebook shows ads; ZoomNotes Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, ZoomNotes Lite or New Note Notebook?

ZoomNotes Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, and New Note Notebook every 5 days. Most recently, ZoomNotes Lite was updated on October 2, 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.*