# Notebook vs QR Code Scanner by NFC.cool

The clearest difference is rating: Notebook at 4.7 against QR Code Scanner by NFC.cool's 3.7. Notebook also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (35 vs 3). QR Code Scanner by NFC.cool's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). 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 $4.99 per 7 days and QR Code Scanner by NFC.cool sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 35 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Notebook ships an update every 2 months, QR Code Scanner by NFC.cool every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | QR Code Scanner by NFC.cool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-to-do-list/id6463585868/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-scanner-by-nfccool/id6745910962/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HabbitHub](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701559105) | [Nicolo Stanciu](https://appshunter.io/developer/930855677) |

## What reviewers say

### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-to-do-list/id6463585868)

This app transforms spoken words into text, allows for quick note-taking, and offers robust to-do list management. Organize your thoughts with customizable, colorful notebooks and enhance them with markdown formatting. Capture every idea without limits in a secure and private environment.

**Highlights:** Speech to Text conversion, Quick note creation, To-Do list management, Customizable notebooks, Color-coded organization, Markdown formatting, Unlimited notes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade Premium Version | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade to Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Upgrade for Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### QR Code Scanner by NFC.cool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-scanner-by-nfccool/id6745910962)

Easily scan, create, and manage QR codes with this comprehensive utility. Features real-time detection, custom code generation, and organization tools. Supports iPhone and iPad with dark mode.

**Highlights:** Fast QR code scanning, Create custom QR codes, Save and organize scanned codes, Share QR codes, Dark mode support, Batch scanning mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Mini Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Mini Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Mini Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Is QR Code Scanner by NFC.cool free?

QR Code Scanner by NFC.cool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Notebook or QR Code Scanner by NFC.cool?

Notebook is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while QR Code Scanner by NFC.cool averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Notebook or QR Code Scanner by NFC.cool have ads?

QR Code Scanner by NFC.cool shows ads; Notebook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notebook or QR Code Scanner by NFC.cool?

Notebook ships an update every 2 months, and QR Code Scanner by NFC.cool every 4 days. Most recently, Notebook was updated on October 3, 2026 and QR Code Scanner by NFC.cool on October 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.*