# Notebook vs Simple Note Maker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Note Maker at none against Notebook's 1. Simple Note Maker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). Notebook's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Note Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Note Maker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 14K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Notebook's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Note Maker's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | Simple Note Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-diary-and-journal-app/id654645301/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-note-maker/id1044221811/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Koji Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/334329056) | [Faizan Ullah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1044221810) |

## What reviewers say

### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-diary-and-journal-app/id654645301)

This app offers a natural journaling experience by organizing daily notes on a single page, allowing you to flip through your entries like a physical book. It prioritizes simplicity, security with passcode locks, and seamless iCloud synchronization for easy access across devices.

**Highlights:** Realistic page-turning effect, One page per day organization, iCloud sync and backup, Passcode lock with Face ID/Touch ID, Dark mode and font adjustment, Ad-free Premium option

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 Password protection
- 💡 Convenient for journaling and note-taking
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 👍 Organized by date

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🚫 Unable to insert photos or attachments
- 🚫 Limited formatting options
- 🚫 No cloud sync or backup
- 🚫 Not compatible with iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Deleting entries causes the app to crash
- Long entries can cause the app to become unresponsive
- Password feature doesn't always work as expected

**Requested features**

- Add ability to insert photos and attachments
- Implement cloud sync and backup
- Allow more formatting options (font, size, color, bold, italic, etc.)
- Develop an iPad version with optimized layout
- Add a search function to easily find past entries


### Simple Note Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-note-maker/id1044221811)

This application offers a straightforward and user-friendly interface for quickly capturing notes on the go. It's designed for ease of use, making it ideal for jotting down thoughts in any situation without hassle.

**Highlights:** Simple interface, Easy note taking, On-the-go storage, Hassle-free experience, Compatible with most iOS devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Is Simple Note Maker free?

Simple Note Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Notebook or Simple Note Maker?

Simple Note Maker is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Simple Note Maker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Notebook or Simple Note Maker have ads?

Notebook shows ads; Simple Note Maker does not.

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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.*