Comparison

Notebook vs Zipnote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Notebook

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
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Keep daily notes and diary entries together on one page. Turn pages like a book and revisit your past entries. Search, iCloud sync, and a passcode lock help you organize and access your notes. Core features are free; ad removal is a one-time purchase. ■ Your day on one page See the notes and diary entries you write each day together on one page. Swipe or tap to turn pages and look back on everyday moments and memories. ■ Find past entries Use the contents list or search to find a note you want to revisit. Change a note's date to record plans or past events. ■ Make reading and writing comfortable Adjust the text size or use Dark Mode. Copy, print, or share your notes. ■ Protect access with a passcode Lock access to your diary with a passcode. Face ID / Touch ID is available on supported devices. ■ Sync between devices with iCloud With iCloud sync enabled, notes synchronize automatically between devices using the same Apple Account. iCloud sync is enabled by default for new installations. iCloud Drive and Notebook's iCloud access must be enabled, with available storage and a network connection. Synchronization may take time. iCloud sync and device backups are separate features. Check your sync status and backups before changing devices. ■ Recover deleted notes Recover notes within 30 days of deletion from Recently Deleted in Settings. ■ Remove ads with a one-time purchase Core features are free. Premium removes ads with a one-time purchase, not a subscription. After changing devices, use Restore Purchases with the Apple Account used for your purchase. Over 2 million downloads worldwide. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from over 21,000 ratings across all countries and regions (October 2026). Capture your everyday moments, one page at a time.

About

Zipnote

This app offers a straightforward way to capture thoughts and lists quickly. It automatically saves your single note, allowing for immediate use without complex features. Export your notes and adjust text size for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Single note for maximum simplicity
  • Automatic saving
  • Note export functionality
  • Dark Mode support
  • Customizable text size
  • Clean and simplistic design
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Need to take a quick note? Then try Zipnote; just simply open the app and start typing! It’s as simple as, open Zipnote, type, done. Zipnote is great for taking quick notes; and only uses one note, for maximum simplicity and efficiency. Your notes save automatically so you never have to worry about losing a note because you forgot to save it. While Zipnote is best for those notes you need to take in a hurry, it’s also great for any kind of note, such as, to do lists, reminders, grocery lists, and even longer notes like, school notes, or summaries. You also have the ability to export your notes directly from the app. Zipnote also supports Dark Mode for the best viewing experience in low light. Zipnote even allows you to customize the text size to your liking, so it’s easier to see. Zipnote is designed to be very clean and simplistic, so anyone can use it! It gives a premium feel without sacrificing simplicity or usability. You can use Zipnote for whatever kind of note you need; the possibilities are endless!

Screenshots

Notebook4 screens
Zipnote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zipnote at none against Notebook's 1. Zipnote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Notebook's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zipnote 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 5, 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 75% of Zipnote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notebook ships an update weekly, Zipnote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Notebook versus Zipnote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotebookZipnote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.4% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better5
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji ItoLogan Gwinup

Customer experience

Notebook

All ratings14,314 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews275 reviews
Positive72.4%
Neutral12.4%
Negative15.3%

Zipnote

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Notebook

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Zipnote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notebook

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
None

Zipnote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notebook free?
Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zipnote free?
Zipnote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Notebook or Zipnote?
Zipnote is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Zipnote averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Notebook or Zipnote have ads?
Notebook shows ads; Zipnote does not.
Which is updated more often, Notebook or Zipnote?
Notebook ships an update weekly, and Zipnote fortnightly. Most recently, Notebook was updated on October 14, 2026 and Zipnote on September 21, 2026.

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