# Notebook vs Plane Notes

Notebook and Plane Notes both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Notebook's written reviews are positive against 43% of Plane Notes's. Notebook also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Plane Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notebook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Plane Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Notebook against 4.6 for Plane Notes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 122 and 93 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Notebook's written reviews are positive against 43% of Plane Notes's.

Notebook ships an update every 2 months, Plane Notes every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | Plane Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-cute-notes/id6446192566/reviews) | **[4.6 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plane-notes/id6448015303/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122** | 93 |
| Positive reviews | **93.3% of reviews** | 43.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [玉坤 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662301648) | [Jumpei Adachi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516414955) |

## What reviewers say

### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-cute-notes/id6446192566)

This app offers a simple and efficient way to create various types of notes, from study materials and to-do lists to life records and work summaries. It allows for easy organization with labels, image insertion, and customizable paper styles. It is compatible with Apple devices and supports Apple Pencil.

**Highlights:** Label classification for easy organization, Insert pictures into notes, Select practical paper styles, Supports Apple Pencil, Compatible with iPhone and iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus version | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus version Quarterly | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro version | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Very cute and decorative design
- 👍 Easy to use and user-friendly
- 💡 Handy for school and personal notes
- ✍️ Supports typing and writing/drawing
- 🎨 Great variety of templates and customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Lacking some basic features
- 📄 Single page limit per note
- 🚫 No PDF insertion for annotation
- 🔄 No landscape mode
- 🤏 No two-finger pinch to zoom

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- More themes/customization options
- Ability to insert PDFs for annotation
- Landscape mode support
- Two-finger pinch to zoom functionality
- Sharper pen tool for black ink


### Plane Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plane-notes/id6448015303)

An intuitive notebook app featuring an infinite canvas for note-taking and idea organization. It allows for seamless creation and management of notes without page limitations.

**Highlights:** Infinite canvas, Intuitive interface, Note organization, Idea management, Seamless note creation

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paid Version | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Is Plane Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notebook or Plane Notes?

Plane Notes is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.6 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Plane Notes averages 4.6 from 93 ratings.

### Do Notebook or Plane Notes have ads?

Both Notebook and Plane Notes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notebook or Plane Notes?

Notebook ships an update every 2 months, and Plane Notes every 2 days. Most recently, Notebook was updated on October 7, 2026 and Plane Notes on October 9, 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.*