Comparison

Notebook vs 1g1m

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

1g1m

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Focus on what truly matters and achieve your most important goal each month. This app helps you cut through overwhelm, stay accountable, and build momentum, one goal at a time. By focusing your energy on a single, meaningful objective, you create clarity, structure, and measurable progress. HOW IT WORKS: - Set Your One Goal: Choose the single most important goal for the next 28 days and commit to achieving it - Define Your Time Commitment: Decide how many hours per week you will dedicate to your goal - Align With Your Identity: Choose an image representing your future self (the version of you that achieves this goal). Watch your image fill in as you complete tasks, reinforcing your progress. - Plan Daily Tasks: Break your goal into key daily actions that drive real progress. - Track Your Progress: Use built-in timers or manual tracking to monitor your time across tasks and to see your results. - Visualize Your Progress: See your commitment come to life with charts and heat maps that track your hours and streaks, helping you stay motivated and on track. - Stay Accountable: Receive reminders and track streaks to maintain consistency and momentum. - Build Momentum: Small, consistent wins compound into lasting transformation. - Manage Your Goals: Once you successfully completed your goal, you can start a new one. You can also extend an existing goal for another 28 days or change to a different goal to keep progressing. - Goal History: Review your past goals, track what you achieved, and learn from the ones you didn’t complete to improve future progress. Transform intentions into action, and become the person who achieves what matters most. Every day you stay committed, you’re one step closer to your ideal self. Start your journey now. FEATURES THAT MAKE CHANGE INEVITABLE: - Single-Goal Focus: Avoid overwhelm and focus on what truly matters. - Identity-Based Commitment: Align your actions with the person you want to become. - Daily Streaks & Reminders: Push notifications keep you accountable without distraction. - Task Creation: Define the key daily tasks that move you closer to your goal. - Time Tracking: Track your time effortlessly with a built-in timer or manual entry. - Visual Motivation: Attach images that represent your progress and future self. - Minimalist Design: Focus on your goals, not clutter. One goal. One month. Daily accountability. ACCOUNT & SUBSCRIPTION INFO: An account is required to use the app. Start with a 7-day free trial, which you can cancel at any time before it ends. After the trial, all features require a paid subscription: choose monthly or yearly plans, with payment charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. - Monthly Plan: $3.49 per month, auto-renewable - Yearly Plan: $2.49 per month billed annually, auto-renewable - Terms of Use: https://1g1m.app/terms/ - Privacy Policy: https://1g1m.app/privacy/ SUPPORT: Do you have any questions, feature requests or concerns? Please email us at: support@1g1m.app. We will respond as soon as possible.

Screenshots

Notebook4 screens
1g1m4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 1g1m at none against Notebook's shown. 1g1m also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price 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 1g1m sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Notebook versus 1g1m: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotebook1g1m
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji ItoCGO UNIQUE DESIGN SRL

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

1g1m

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notebook

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
3 purchases

1g1m

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access7 Days trial$3.491 Month
  • Yearly Access7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$99.99

Questions

Is Notebook free?
Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 1g1m free?
1g1m is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Notebook or 1g1m have ads?
Notebook shows ads; 1g1m does not.

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