# Notebook vs iNote

The clearest difference is ads: iNote at none against Notebook's shown. iNote also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 72%) and device support (3 vs 1). Notebook's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (14K vs 299). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iNote sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Notebook against 4.8 for iNote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 14K ratings behind it against 299, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Notebook's written reviews are positive against 91% of iNote's.

Notebook ships an update weekly, iNote every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | iNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-diary-and-journal-app/id654645301/reviews) | **[4.8 (299 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inote-ideas-note-and-notebook/id1479356575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 299 |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | **90.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 25 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Koji Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/334329056) | [iDaily Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364264742) |

## 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


### iNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inote-ideas-note-and-notebook/id1479356575)

Capture inspiration and organize your thoughts with a robust note-taking app. Features include cloud sync, a notebook system for organization, and rich text formatting. Protect your ideas with passcode and backup options.

**Highlights:** Cloud Sync, Notebook System, Rich Text Formatting, Checklists, Passcode Protection, Picture Export

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iNote Pro · Monthly Membership | $0.49 | per month |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Special | $1.49 | per month |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Special | $13.99 | per year |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Yearly Plan | $18.49 | per year |
| iNote Cloud 50 GB Special Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| iNote Cloud 50 GB Yearly Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| iNote Reset Passcode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee for Developer | $2.99 | one-time |
| iNote Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coffee for Designer | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful organization features
- 🚀 Efficient note-taking
- 🎨 Visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Limited sync/backup options
- 🔍 Searching could be improved
- 💰 Subscription model for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Backup failures
- Rotated photos after insertion
- Lack of auto-capitalization

**Requested features**

- Markdown support
- Ability to reorder notebooks
- Improved photo/image handling
- Sync across devices
- Voice recording option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Is iNote free?

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

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

iNote is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while iNote averages 4.8 from 299 ratings.

### Do Notebook or iNote have ads?

Notebook shows ads; iNote does not.

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

Notebook ships an update weekly, and iNote every 6 weeks. Most recently, Notebook was updated on October 31, 2026 and iNote on October 26, 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.*