# Notebook vs Knote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Knote at none against Notebook's 1. Knote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Notebook's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

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

Knote 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.

Notebook ships an update every 9 days, Knote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | Knote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/knote-organized-voice-notes/id1391372219/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 10 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Koji Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/334329056) | [Rahman Mammadov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1391372218) |

## 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


### Knote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knote-organized-voice-notes/id1391372219)

Record, organize, and secure your audio notes with high quality and ease. Protect your recordings with biometric authentication and share them instantly across platforms. Create nested folders for efficient management of lectures, meetings, and personal moments.

**Highlights:** High-quality audio recording, Biometric and passcode protection, Folder and sub-folder organization, One-click sharing, Audio visualizer, Bookmark and filter notes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Is Knote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notebook or Knote?

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

### Do Notebook or Knote have ads?

Notebook shows ads; Knote does not.

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

Notebook ships an update every 9 days, and Knote every 3 days. Most recently, Notebook was updated on September 26, 2026 and Knote on September 15, 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.*