# Notebook vs Dotted

The clearest difference is rating: Notebook at 4.6 against Dotted's 3.8. Notebook also leads on ratings volume (122 vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). Dotted's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notebook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Dotted sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. 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.

Notebook ships an update every 2 months, Dotted every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | Dotted |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-cute-notes/id6446192566/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotted-digital-planner/id6497405508/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **122** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 93.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [玉坤 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662301648) | [Akim Kasabulatov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1211314144) |

## 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


### Dotted

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dotted-digital-planner/id6497405508)

This app offers a digital planning and journaling experience with a focus on customization and efficiency. It features a vast template library, customizable covers, and advanced handwriting recognition to transform your notes into searchable text.

**Highlights:** Extensive template library, Customizable covers and themes, Advanced handwriting recognition, Powerful search functionality, Intuitive interface

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Digital Planner Weekly Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Digital Planner Monthly Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Digital Planner Annual Access | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Is Dotted free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notebook or Dotted?

Notebook is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.6 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Dotted averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Notebook or Dotted have ads?

Notebook shows ads; Dotted does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notebook or Dotted?

Notebook ships an update every 2 months, and Dotted every 4 days. Most recently, Notebook was updated on October 13, 2026 and Dotted on October 1, 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.*