Comparison

Notes, MS vs BookLife

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Notes, MS

Features
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This app will allow you to keep your notes safe on your device without sharing information with external servers, all the data in your notes will be into your device all the times. You can add clear notes or you can protect them with passwords.

About

BookLife

Features
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BookLife is a social reading app built for people who love books. Create your own reading profile, build your personal library, track what you are reading, and discover books through other readers. Whether you are starting a new book, finishing a favourite, saving something for later, or looking for your next read, BookLife helps keep your reading life in one place. With BookLife you can: • Build your personal book library Add books to your shelves, save titles to your wishlist, and keep track of what you want to read next. • Track your reading progress Mark books as To Read, Currently Reading, Finished, Wishlist or DNF, and keep your library organised as your reading changes. • Rate and review books Save your thoughts, ratings and notes so you can remember what you loved, what stood out, and what you would recommend. • Discover books through the community See what other readers are adding, reading and finishing through the social feed. • Connect with friends Find other readers, send friend requests, view shared shelves, and explore books from people you know. • Use your reading calendar and stats Look back at your reading activity, track goals, and see useful insights about your reading habits. • Get book ideas Use BookLife to help choose your next read from your own shelves and discover books you may want to add. BookLife is designed to make reading feel more social, more organised and more fun. It is your personal reading space, library tracker and book community in one app. Start building your BookLife today.

Screenshots

Notes, MS3 screens
BookLife4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Notes, MS at daily against BookLife's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes, MS ships an update daily, BookLife fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Notes, MS versus BookLife: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes, MSBookLife
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB31 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMarco SignorettoChris Clements

In-app purchases

None

Notes, MS

No in-app purchases

None

BookLife

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notes, MS free?
Notes, MS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BookLife free?
BookLife is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Notes, MS or BookLife have ads?
Neither Notes, MS nor BookLife shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notes, MS or BookLife?
Notes, MS ships an update daily, and BookLife fortnightly. Most recently, Notes, MS was updated on October 25, 2026 and BookLife on October 25, 2026.

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