# Notebook vs Dyslexia Notes

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | Dyslexia Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-diary-and-journal-app/id654645301/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dyslexia-notes-adhd-notepad/id6741768027/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **72.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 25 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Koji Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/334329056) | [michael dardol](https://appshunter.io/developer/478875188) |

## 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


### Dyslexia Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dyslexia-notes-adhd-notepad/id6741768027)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DysNotes premium monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| DysNotes premium yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*