Notebook vs KK Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Label classification for easy organization
- Insert pictures into notes
- Select practical paper styles
- Supports Apple Pencil
- Compatible with iPhone and iPad
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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
KK Notes
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KK Notes is a simple, fast AI note-taking app for capturing ideas, creating checklists, managing to-do lists, and writing together. Take notes in seconds, organize your thoughts, and use the built-in AI writing assistant to summarize, rewrite, expand, or turn ideas into actionable tasks. CAPTURE NOTES YOUR WAY • Write quick notes, ideas, and longer drafts • Format text with bold, italic, quotes, and links • Create checklists and to-do lists inside any note • Organize notes with custom categories WRITE AND THINK WITH AI Mini AI works directly inside every note, so you can improve your writing without switching apps. • Ask AI questions about your note • Summarize long notes instantly • Rewrite and improve selected text • Expand ideas or generate new content • Turn notes into tasks and checklists • Add AI responses directly to your note SHARE AND EDIT NOTES TOGETHER Invite another person with a single-use invite code and collaborate on the same note. • Edit shared notes together in real time • See who has access to each note • Remove collaborators or leave a shared note • Keep changes synchronized automatically STAY ORGANIZED • Keep today’s note front and center • Search across all your notes instantly • Filter notes by category • Protect private notes with a PIN • Find shared notes at a glance PRO PLAN Upgrade to KK Notes Pro for: • Unlimited notes • More AI credits every billing cycle • Weekly and monthly subscription options PRIVACY FIRST Start using KK Notes without creating an account. An email address and display name are only required if you choose to share and collaborate on notes. We don’t sell your data or use your notes for advertising. You can permanently delete your account and associated data from inside the app. KK Notes is made for people who think better when they write.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: KK Notes at none against Notebook's shown. KK Notes also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Notebook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and KK Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Notebook ships an update every 2 months, KK Notes weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Notebook | KK Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (122 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 93.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 122 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 玉坤 林 | Alpay Ergul |
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
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- Ability to resize inserted photos
- More advanced features
KK Notes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Notebook
- Plus version3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Plus version Quarterly3 Days trial$3.993 Months
- Pro version$6.99
KK Notes
- KK Notes Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
- KK Notes Pro Monthly$3.991 Month









