Comparison

Notebook vs Home Expense Tracker & Manager

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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Record your days like turning the pages of a book. A simple, elegant note-taking and diary app designed to make journaling feel natural. Over 2 million downloads worldwide. Average rating 4.7 from over 21,000 reviews. Notebook is a simple and elegant note-taking and diary app that lets you flip through your digital journal like a real book. Each day’s notes are automatically organized on one page, ready to revisit anytime with a smooth page-turning effect. ■ Your day on one page Keep your daily notes and thoughts neatly organized. You can easily look back on yesterday, last week, or even last month. Swipe or tap to turn the page and rediscover your memories like reading a personal journal. ■ Simple and ready to use Tap the Compose button to write a new note. Change dates by tapping the date field, or adjust the font size with one tap. Copy or print your entries directly — everything is intuitive, no manual required. ■ iCloud sync and backup support Keep your data secure with iCloud synchronization and backup. Access your notes across multiple devices, and restore them easily when you get a new iPhone. No complicated setup needed. ■ Private and secure Protect your personal diary with a passcode lock (Face ID / Touch ID supported). Deleted notes can be recovered within 30 days from “Recently Deleted” in settings. ■ Premium for a distraction-free experience All basic features are free. Upgrade once to Premium (one-time purchase) to remove ads and enjoy a calm, focused writing experience. Your purchase can be restored anytime, even after changing devices. Features • Page-turning effect for a realistic book-like feel • One page per day for simple organization and review • iCloud sync and backup support • Passcode lock (Face ID / Touch ID) for privacy • Dark mode, search, and font adjustment • Ad-free with Premium (one-time purchase) • Restore deleted notes within 30 days • Copy, print, or share all notes at once Capture your everyday moments, one page at a time — in your own private notebook.

About

Home Expense Tracker & Manager

Manage your finances by tracking and categorizing spending to identify areas for savings. This budget planner offers a clear interface to monitor income and expenses, helping you stay on track with your financial goals.

Highlights
  • Free money tracking
  • Vibrant display
  • Interactive graphs
  • Unlimited expense categorization
  • Budget report scanning
  • Monthly history sorting
  • Expense report sharing
Features
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Home Expense Manager & Budget is your all-in-one personal finance app — designed to help you track every rupee, dollar, or euro you earn and spend, so you always know where your money goes. Track Income & Expenses Log every transaction in seconds. Choose from preset categories or create your own. View your full history at a glance, filter by date or category, and stay in complete control of your daily spending. Budget Manager Set monthly spending limits for each category and watch your budget in real time. Get a clear picture of where you're overspending before it's too late — and build better money habits one month at a time. Multiple Wallets Manage cash, bank accounts, and digital wallets all in one place. Each wallet tracks its own balance separately, giving you a precise view of your finances across every account. Debt Tracker Never forget who owes you money — or who you owe. Log debts, track repayments, and mark them settled when done. Supports both "I owe" and "They owe me" scenarios. Savings Goals Set a savings target, track contributions, and watch your progress grow. Whether you're saving for a vacation, a gadget, or an emergency fund — your goals stay front and centre. Export to CSV Download your full transaction history as a clean spreadsheet with one tap. Perfect for budgeting in Excel, sharing with a partner, or keeping records for tax season. Multiple Currencies Choose your default currency from 180+ countries. All amounts are displayed in your preferred symbol throughout the app. Why Home Expense Manager? • No login required — all data stored privately on your device • Works completely offline — your finances never leave your phone • Clean, intuitive design — add a transaction in under 5 seconds • Biometric App Lock — protect your data with Face ID, Touch ID, or PIN • Dark mode support • Pro plan available — removes ads and unlocks unlimited CSV exports Download Home Expense Manager & Budget and take control of your money today. --- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://developermeow.s3.amazonaws.com/privacy-policy.html Customer Support: Have questions or feedback? Contact us at codebusterappstore@gmail.com

Screenshots

Notebook4 screens
Home Expense Tracker & Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Home Expense Tracker & Manager at none against Notebook's shown. Home Expense Tracker & Manager also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Notebook's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 and Home Expense Tracker & Manager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Notebook against 4.7 for Home Expense Tracker & Manager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 14K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Notebook's written reviews are positive against 100% of Home Expense Tracker & Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notebook ships an update every 9 days, Home Expense Tracker & Manager weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Notebook versus Home Expense Tracker & Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotebookHome Expense Tracker & Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings)4.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji ItoIhsan Ullah

Customer experience

Notebook

All ratings14,310 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews271 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral12.2%
Negative15.1%

Home Expense Tracker & Manager

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Home Expense Tracker & Manager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notebook

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
3 purchases

Home Expense Tracker & Manager

Subscriptions3
  • $1.99 / Weekly$1.997 Days
  • $6.99 / Monthly$6.991 Month
  • $34.99 / Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Notebook free?
Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Home Expense Tracker & Manager free?
Home Expense Tracker & Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notebook or Home Expense Tracker & Manager?
Notebook and Home Expense Tracker & Manager are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 14K and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Notebook or Home Expense Tracker & Manager have ads?
Notebook shows ads; Home Expense Tracker & Manager does not.
Which is updated more often, Notebook or Home Expense Tracker & Manager?
Notebook ships an update every 9 days, and Home Expense Tracker & Manager weekly. Most recently, Notebook was updated on September 24, 2026 and Home Expense Tracker & Manager on September 12, 2026.

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