Comparison

Notebook vs Dyslexia Notes

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

Dyslexia Notes

This app offers a customizable note-taking experience for individuals with dyslexia, ADHD, or reading difficulties. It features an intuitive interface, adjustable fonts like OpenDyslexic, and synchronization across iOS and macOS devices to enhance reading comfort and focus.

Highlights
  • OpenDyslexic font support
  • Adjustable font size and text
  • Customizable interface colors
  • Clean display for focus
  • iOS and macOS synchronization
  • Accessibility expert tested
Features
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Notes that adapt to you — not the other way around. DysNotes is a notepad built for comfortable writing and proofreading: adjust the font, text size and colors until reading your own notes feels easy on the eyes. WHY DYSNOTES? ◉ Advanced customization: font, size, colors — even the interface adapts to your preferences ◉ Comfortable fonts: includes OpenDyslexic, a typeface created for dyslexia that some readers find more comfortable ◉ Focus: a clean, distraction-free display to concentrate on what you're writing ◉ iOS & macOS sync: your notes everywhere, anytime DysNotes builds on several years of experience with Scandys and Navidys, our reading apps used by thousands of people around the world. DysNotes is an accessibility and comfort tool. It does not diagnose or treat dyslexia or attention disorders. This application requires a subscription (monthly or annual plans). A limited preview lets you explore the features. The subscription unlocks the app on Mac, iPhone and iPad. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://michaeldardol.com/scandys/privacy/

Screenshots

Notebook4 screens
Dyslexia Notes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notebook at 72% against Dyslexia Notes's 0%. Notebook also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Dyslexia Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 Dyslexia Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 14K ratings behind it against 4, 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 0% of Dyslexia Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notebook ships an update weekly, Dyslexia Notes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Notebook versus Dyslexia Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotebookDyslexia Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better3.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better4
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji Itomichael dardol

Customer experience

Notebook

All ratings14,314 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews276 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral12.3%
Negative15.2%

Dyslexia Notes

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Dyslexia Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notebook

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
2 purchases

Dyslexia Notes

Subscriptions2
  • DysNotes premium monthly$5.991 Month
  • DysNotes premium yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Notebook free?
Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dyslexia Notes free?
Dyslexia Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notebook or Dyslexia Notes?
Notebook is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Dyslexia Notes averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Notebook or Dyslexia Notes have ads?
Notebook shows ads; Dyslexia Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, Notebook or Dyslexia Notes?
Notebook ships an update weekly, and Dyslexia Notes every 3 months. Most recently, Notebook was updated on October 17, 2026 and Dyslexia Notes on October 16, 2026.

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