Comparison

Notebook vs Good Templates

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Notebook

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
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Notebook : Simple note-taking app and notepad. We start from the simple and efficient design concept to create a convenient note for you. You can make study notes, to-do list, record life, work summary, etc. through notebook. Features: *Label classification: You can set different labels for your notes to make it easier to find. *Insert pictures: Take pictures of important notes and insert them into the notes, which saves time and effort. *Practical paper: select special paper for your notes, select paper according to different needs, and make notes easier. *Device support: It is compatible with iPhone and iPad, and supports the use of Apple Pencil. [Subscription Description] We support three methods of monthly, quarterly, and permanent subscription. The payment is made through the user's iTunes account. After the user confirms the purchase, the payment is made immediately. Automatic renewal: Apple's iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before the expiration date. After successful deduction, the subscription cycle will be extended by one subscription cycle. To cancel the renewal, please operate at least 24 hours before the current fee deduction period by clicking "Settings" - "iTunes Store and AppStore" - "AppleID" - "View AppleID" - "Subscription" to cancel the automatic renewal member subscription. Terms of Service: https://linkunyumou.github.io/posts/likun/fuwu.html Privacy terms: https://linkunyumou.github.io/posts/likun/privacy.html

About

Good Templates

Access a vast library of PDF templates for notes, planning, and creative work. Easily import them into your preferred apps or create your own custom templates using the built-in editor. Elevate your note-taking and document creation with diverse and functional paper designs.

Highlights
  • Over 250 PDF paper templates
  • Lined, grid, music, calendar, and graph paper
  • Cornell and accounting ledger formats
  • Create custom PDF and text templates
  • Integrated PDF editor
  • Built-in text word processor
  • Easy import into other apps
Features
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This app is jam-packed with a plethora of templates tailored to your workflow. We have every paper you can think of - lined, squared, music, calendars, circular and polar, triangles, hexagons, engineer graph, Cornell, accounting ledger, and more. Do you like lined paper for doodling or prefer grid sheets for notes? Don't worry, we've got you covered with our diverse range of paper options, ready for all your writing needs. How does it work? 1. Choose the template that best fits your requirements. 2. Select "Open in ...". 3. The app will be opened then choose "Import as New Document". And voila! You're all set. You can also create your own PDF and Text templates using the included PDF editor and Text word processor. Start your journey with new templates today - because why just take notes when you can make them remarkable? Privacy Policy http://www.noteswriter.com/Kairoos_Privacy_Policy.html EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Notebook4 screens
Good Templates4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notebook at 93% against Good Templates's 0%. Notebook also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (122 vs 4). Good Templates's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 122 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Notebook's written reviews are positive against 0% of Good Templates's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notebook ships an update every 2 months, Good Templates every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Notebook versus Good Templates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotebookGood Templates
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (122 ratings) — better1.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews93.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings122 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB260 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer玉坤 林Kairoos Solutions SL

Customer experience

Notebook

All ratings121 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral7.4%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral4.4%
Negative2.2%

Good Templates

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Notebook

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

7 requests
  • 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
Show 2 more
  • Ability to resize inserted photos
  • More advanced features

Good Templates

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Notebook

Subscriptions2
  • Plus version3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Plus version Quarterly3 Days trial$3.993 Months
One-time1
  • Pro version$6.99
1 purchases

Good Templates

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$3.99

Questions

Is Notebook free?
Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Good Templates free?
Good Templates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notebook or Good Templates?
Notebook is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.6 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Good Templates averages 1.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Notebook or Good Templates have ads?
Notebook shows ads; Good Templates does not.
Which is updated more often, Notebook or Good Templates?
Notebook ships an update every 2 months, and Good Templates every 5 days. Most recently, Notebook was updated on September 19, 2026 and Good Templates on September 16, 2026.

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