# Notebook vs WidgetIQ

The clearest difference is price: Notebook at Free against WidgetIQ's $1.99. Notebook also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18). WidgetIQ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Notebook is free to download; WidgetIQ costs $1.99 up front. Notebook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. WidgetIQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notebook ships an update every 2 months, WidgetIQ every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | WidgetIQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| 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 | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [玉坤 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662301648) | [ANDREI RUSTI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797920213) |

## 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


### WidgetIQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgetiq-custom-widgets/id6779346153)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Is WidgetIQ free?

WidgetIQ costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Notebook or WidgetIQ have ads?

Notebook shows ads; WidgetIQ does not.

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

Notebook ships an update every 2 months, and WidgetIQ every 5 days. Most recently, Notebook was updated on October 13, 2026 and WidgetIQ on October 10, 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.*