# Notebook vs The E

The clearest difference is ads: The E at none against Notebook's shown. The E also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Notebook's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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 The E sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The E 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | The E |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/the-e-diary/id1547169274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Koji Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/334329056) | [Daniel ILLESCAS ROMERO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225393667) |

## 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


### The E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-e-diary/id1547169274)

A private digital journal for your notes and memories. Attach images, customize your entries with fonts and colors, and keep your data secure with optional cloud sync and a lock mode. Export your diary in various formats.

**Highlights:** Unlimited writing, Cloud sync (iCloud), Attach images, Custom fonts and colors, Lock mode for privacy, Export to HTML, RTF, text, and PDF

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro+ Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro+ Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| PDF Book Export | $0.99 | one-time |
| Advanced search | $0.99 | one-time |
| Icon pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pink theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| PRO version | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro+ Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Is The E free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notebook or The E?

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

### Do Notebook or The E have ads?

Notebook shows ads; The E does not.

### Which is updated more often, Notebook or The E?

Notebook ships an update weekly, and The E weekly. Most recently, Notebook was updated on October 17, 2026 and The E on October 7, 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.*