# Notebook vs PrepChecklist

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Notebook at 14K against PrepChecklist's 7. Notebook also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 50%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). PrepChecklist's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PrepChecklist sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 14K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Notebook's written reviews are positive against 50% of PrepChecklist's.

Notebook ships an update every 9 days, PrepChecklist weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | PrepChecklist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-diary-and-journal-app/id654645301/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prepchecklist-to-do-list/id6463404844/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Koji Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/334329056) | [naoki otsu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082476153) |

## 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


### PrepChecklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prepchecklist-to-do-list/id6463404844)

Create detailed preparation lists for any occasion, from travel to work. Organize tasks with smart tabs, customize appearance, and set reminders. Secure your lists with biometric authentication and export data easily.

**Highlights:** Smart organization with tabs, Intuitive drag & drop interface, Customizable notifications, Biometric authentication, Background color customization, CSV data export, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Edition | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Is PrepChecklist free?

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

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

Notebook is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while PrepChecklist averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Notebook or PrepChecklist have ads?

Both Notebook and PrepChecklist show ads.

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

Notebook ships an update every 9 days, and PrepChecklist weekly. Most recently, Notebook was updated on September 27, 2026 and PrepChecklist on September 20, 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.*