# Notebook vs Notes+

The clearest difference is rating: Notebook at 4.6 against Notes+'s 3.7. Notebook also leads on ratings volume (122 vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Notes+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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 Notes+ 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 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 122 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Notebook ships an update every 2 months, Notes+ every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | Notes+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-cute-notes/id6446192566/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-plus-inkpad-notepad/id6742770168/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **122** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 93.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [玉坤 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662301648) | [Brijesh Kanani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701787580) |

## 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


### Notes+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-plus-inkpad-notepad/id6742770168)

Capture ideas with a versatile note-taking app that combines handwriting, typing, sketching, and audio recording. Organize your life with planners, to-do lists, and reminders, all while personalizing your notes with custom styles and images.

**Highlights:** Digital handwriting and typing, Planners and to-do lists, Reminders and scheduling, PDF annotation, Audio recording sync, Image and sketch integration, Password protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Is Notes+ free?

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

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

Notebook is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.6 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Notes+ averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Notebook or Notes+ have ads?

Notebook shows ads; Notes+ does not.

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

Notebook ships an update every 2 months, and Notes+ every 8 months. Most recently, Notebook was updated on September 19, 2026 and Notes+ on July 6, 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.*