Comparison

Notebook vs Document Scanner

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

Document Scanner

Features
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Scan anything in seconds and turn it into a clean, professional PDF — then OCR, sign, print, or share it instantly. Document Scanner uses smart edge detection to capture crisp, deskewed pages that look professionally scanned, not photographed. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Scan multi-page documents with automatic edge detection and perspective correction • Import photos from your library and turn them into sharp, whitened scans • Recognize text (OCR) so your PDFs are fully searchable and copyable • Sign documents with your finger and add your signature anywhere • Print instantly to any nearby AirPrint printer over Wi-Fi — no cables, no computer • No AirPrint printer? Share the PDF to your printer's own app (HP, Canon, Epson, Brother) or to Mail, Messages and Files • Lock sensitive PDFs with a password and compress large files • Smart auto-naming reads the first line so documents name themselves WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT Everything runs on-device using Apple's own scanning and text engines — fast, private, and accurate. No account, no sign-up. Your documents stay on your iPhone unless you choose to share them. Face ID app lock keeps private scans protected. DOCUMENT SCANNER PRO Upgrade to Pro for unlimited scans, OCR, signing, password protection, compression, and AirPrint with no limits. Choose a yearly plan, a one-time Lifetime purchase, or a weekly plan — a free trial may be available. SUBSCRIPTIONS & PRICING • Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. • Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. • Lifetime is a one-time purchase, not a subscription, and does not renew. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-004/home Questions or feedback? Email developer.nasar416@gmail.com

Screenshots

Notebook4 screens
Document Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Document Scanner at none against Notebook's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 Document Scanner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notebook ships an update weekly, Document Scanner every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Notebook versus Document Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotebookDocument Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji ItoMD. NASAR UDDIN REDOY

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

Document Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notebook

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
4 purchases

Document Scanner

Subscriptions2
  • Document Scanner Pro Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Document Scanner Pro Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • Document Scanner Pro Lifetime$44.99
  • Document Scanner Pro Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Notebook free?
Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Document Scanner free?
Document Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Notebook or Document Scanner have ads?
Notebook shows ads; Document Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, Notebook or Document Scanner?
Notebook ships an update weekly, and Document Scanner every 4 days. Most recently, Notebook was updated on October 23, 2026 and Document Scanner on October 9, 2026.

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