Comparison

Notebook vs Binder

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

Binder

Organize and search all your important documents in a digital filing cabinet. Scan, import, and categorize files into colorful binders with customizable tabs. Set reminders for deadlines and secure your sensitive information with password protection.

Highlights
  • Digital binders with customizable tabs
  • OCR-powered document search
  • Scan and import documents
  • Password protection for binders
  • Deadline reminders and calendar integration
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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Keep all your important documents organized and searchable in one place. Binder lets you create colorful binders with customizable tabs – just like a real filing cabinet, but in your pocket. **Scan & Search Everything** Scan documents with your camera or import from photos and files. Powerful OCR technology makes every document searchable – find any receipt, contract, or note instantly. **Stay Organized** Create binders for different categories – home, car, health, finances. Add tabs to organize further. Customize colors and icons to make them yours. **Never Miss a Deadline** Set reminders for important dates found in your documents. Get notified and add events directly to your calendar. **Private & Secure** Protect sensitive binders with password protection. Your documents sync securely via iCloud across all your devices. **Features:** • Colorful binders with customizable tabs • OCR-powered instant search • Password protection • Reminders & calendar integration • iCloud sync • Import from camera, photos, or files

Screenshots

Notebook4 screens
Binder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Notebook at 4.7 against Binder's 3.3. Notebook also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 3) and review sentiment (72% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Binder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 3, 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 Binder's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notebook ships an update weekly, Binder every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Notebook versus Binder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotebookBinder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14K — better3
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji ItoApp4Life Sweden AB

Customer experience

Notebook

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

Binder

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

Binder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notebook

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
1 purchases

Binder

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.49

Questions

Is Notebook free?
Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Binder free?
Binder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notebook or Binder?
Notebook is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Binder averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Notebook or Binder have ads?
Both Notebook and Binder show ads.
Which is updated more often, Notebook or Binder?
Notebook ships an update weekly, and Binder every 5 days. Most recently, Notebook was updated on October 24, 2026 and Binder on October 24, 2026.

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