# Digital Notebook vs ReadTrace

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ReadTrace at none against Digital Notebook's 11. ReadTrace also leads on ads (none vs shown). Digital Notebook's advantage is iOS requirement (16 vs 26.1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Digital Notebook sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. ReadTrace asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Digital Notebook | ReadTrace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (248 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-notebook-note-taking/id6449457503/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **248** | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 124 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 26.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appsprings, TOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689193977) | [龙 沙](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858767973) |

## What reviewers say

### Digital Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-notebook-note-taking/id6449457503)

This app offers a versatile platform for note-taking, drawing, and document annotation. It includes an AI assistant for brainstorming and research, along with tools for creating class notes, diaries, and sketches. Users can also import and organize their documents for easy access.

**Highlights:** AI-assistant for brainstorming and research, Freeform note-taking with pen and pencil tools, Drawing and sketching capabilities with stickers, Document import, annotation, and organization, Diary and abstract creation

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Note taking & PDF markup tools | $2.99 | per month |
| Note taking & PDF markup tools | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| 3 months subscription | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| 1 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| 12 Months Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| 3 Months | $41.49 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months Subscription | $41.49 | per 3 months |
| 12 Months Subscription | $66.99 | per year |


### ReadTrace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readtrace/id6756209156)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Digital Notebook free?

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

### Is ReadTrace free?

ReadTrace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Digital Notebook or ReadTrace have ads?

Digital Notebook shows ads; ReadTrace does not.

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