Comparison

Notebook vs Remindly

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

Remindly

Create highly customizable interval reminders with custom sounds and personal photos to build habits or break bad ones. Set reminders from every few minutes to every few months, all while keeping your data private and on-device.

Highlights
  • Minute-to-month interval timing
  • Custom notification sounds
  • Photo and emoji covers
  • Smart titles and notes
  • Offline and private data storage
  • Sleek, dark-mode interface
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Never Miss What Matters Most Remindly turns ordinary alerts into vivid interval reminders that build good habits and break bad ones. Pair minute‑level timing with custom sounds and personal photos to create notifications you can’t ignore—perfect for hydration breaks, screen‑time limits, posture checks, medication, and more. FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS - (Unlocked With Paid Subscription) • Minute‑to‑Month Intervals – Nudge yourself every 2 minutes or every 2 months. • Custom Sounds – Five hand‑tuned chimes or silent vibration for discreet alerts. • Photo & Emoji Covers – Visual cues that tell your brain exactly what to do. • Smart Titles & Notes – Rich text, categories, and one‑tap enable/disable. • Offline & Private – All data stays on‑device. No accounts, ads, or trackers. POPULAR USES ‣ Beat doom‑scrolling with 15‑minute screen‑break alerts ‣ Straighten your back every 30 minutes ‣ Drink water every hour ‣ Take a walk and stretch your legs ‣ Remember medication, supplements, or eye drops ‣ Plan pomodoro study blocks ‣ Celebrate birthdays and anniversaries DESIGNED FOR SPEED Create your first reminder in under ten seconds with a sleek, dark‑mode‑ready interface that respects accessibility settings. SUBSCRIPTION (In-App Purchase) • Unlimited 7-day free trial for new users • Simple monthly plan afterward—cancel anytime in Settings Download Remindly today and turn good intentions into daily habits. Terms of Service (EULA) & Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://remindly-app.netlify.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Notebook4 screens
Remindly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Notebook at 4.7 against Remindly's 3.3. Notebook also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (14K vs 4). Remindly's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Remindly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 3.3. 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 50% of Remindly's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notebook ships an update weekly, Remindly every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Notebook versus Remindly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotebookRemindly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better3.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better4
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji ItoStarry Apps LLC

Customer experience

Notebook

All ratings14,317 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews276 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral12.3%
Negative15.2%

Remindly

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Remindly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notebook

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
2 purchases

Remindly

Subscriptions2
  • Remindly Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Remindly Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Notebook free?
Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remindly free?
Remindly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notebook or Remindly?
Notebook is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Remindly averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Notebook or Remindly have ads?
Notebook shows ads; Remindly does not.
Which is updated more often, Notebook or Remindly?
Notebook ships an update weekly, and Remindly every 8 months. Most recently, Notebook was updated on October 27, 2026 and Remindly on October 24, 2026.

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