# Notebook vs Good Templates

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | Good Templates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-cute-notes/id6446192566/reviews)** | [1.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/good-templates-notes-papers/id6470756247/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **122** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **93.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 260 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [玉坤 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662301648) | [Kairoos Solutions SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/978066434) |

## 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


### Good Templates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/good-templates-notes-papers/id6470756247)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*