# Notebook vs FoxNotes

The clearest difference is ads: FoxNotes at none against Notebook's shown. FoxNotes also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Notebook's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases 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 FoxNotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notebook ships an update every 2 months, FoxNotes every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | FoxNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-cute-notes/id6446192566/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **122** | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [玉坤 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662301648) | [Do Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/646231301) |

## 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


### FoxNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foxnotes-note-taker/id6670165851)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Journal Planner Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Journal Planner Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Journal Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Is FoxNotes free?

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

### Do Notebook or FoxNotes have ads?

Notebook shows ads; FoxNotes does not.

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

Notebook ships an update every 2 months, and FoxNotes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Notebook was updated on October 7, 2026 and FoxNotes on October 7, 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.*