Comparison

Notebook vs Stillr

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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Record your days like turning the pages of a book. A simple, elegant note-taking and diary app designed to make journaling feel natural. Over 2 million downloads worldwide. Average rating 4.7 from over 21,000 reviews. Notebook is a simple and elegant note-taking and diary app that lets you flip through your digital journal like a real book. Each day’s notes are automatically organized on one page, ready to revisit anytime with a smooth page-turning effect. ■ Your day on one page Keep your daily notes and thoughts neatly organized. You can easily look back on yesterday, last week, or even last month. Swipe or tap to turn the page and rediscover your memories like reading a personal journal. ■ Simple and ready to use Tap the Compose button to write a new note. Change dates by tapping the date field, or adjust the font size with one tap. Copy or print your entries directly — everything is intuitive, no manual required. ■ iCloud sync and backup support Keep your data secure with iCloud synchronization and backup. Access your notes across multiple devices, and restore them easily when you get a new iPhone. No complicated setup needed. ■ Private and secure Protect your personal diary with a passcode lock (Face ID / Touch ID supported). Deleted notes can be recovered within 30 days from “Recently Deleted” in settings. ■ Premium for a distraction-free experience All basic features are free. Upgrade once to Premium (one-time purchase) to remove ads and enjoy a calm, focused writing experience. Your purchase can be restored anytime, even after changing devices. Features • Page-turning effect for a realistic book-like feel • One page per day for simple organization and review • iCloud sync and backup support • Passcode lock (Face ID / Touch ID) for privacy • Dark mode, search, and font adjustment • Ad-free with Premium (one-time purchase) • Restore deleted notes within 30 days • Copy, print, or share all notes at once Capture your everyday moments, one page at a time — in your own private notebook.

About

Stillr

Features
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Stillr - Study & Focus Timer A pomodoro and deep work timer for studying, writing, and anyone who just wants to focus - without fighting the app to get there. No onboarding. No "what's your goal?" questions. No subscription pressure. No streak shame. No pop-ups after your session. FOCUS SESSIONS - Classic pomodoro: 25-minute sessions with 5-minute breaks - Fully customizable work and break durations - Long-break cycles for extended deep work - Session progress dots - see how far you've come - Optional task label to keep you on track - Gentle chime between sessions BUILT FOR STUDY & DEEP WORK - Perfect for study sessions, exam prep, and homework sprints - Screen stays on during your session - Background sounds: rain, forest, white noise, or silence - Distraction-free interface - nothing to tap, nothing to dismiss - Works completely offline WHAT STILLR WILL NEVER DO - Ask how productive you felt after every session - Force you to set a goal before you begin - Push you to share your stats with strangers - Nag you with streak notifications - Show you ads or upsell screens YOUR STATS, YOUR DATA - See your weekly focus hours at a glance - Simple bar chart - no gamification, no comparisons - All data stored locally on your device - No account required. No cloud Privacy Policy: https://erkarslan.github.io/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Notebook4 screens
Stillr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Stillr at none against Notebook's shown. Stillr also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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 Stillr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notebook ships an update every 9 days, Stillr weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Notebook versus Stillr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotebookStillr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji ItoARZU ARSLAN

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

Stillr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notebook

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
1 purchases

Stillr

One-time1
  • Stillr Plus$2.99

Questions

Is Notebook free?
Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stillr free?
Stillr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Notebook or Stillr have ads?
Notebook shows ads; Stillr does not.
Which is updated more often, Notebook or Stillr?
Notebook ships an update every 9 days, and Stillr weekly. Most recently, Notebook was updated on September 24, 2026 and Stillr on September 10, 2026.

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