Notebook vs DeepBlock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
DeepBlock
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DeepBlock helps you carve out protected deep work time by scheduling focus blocks throughout your day. Plan tomorrow the night before, commit to your blocks, and finally get the most important work done. WHAT YOU CAN DO: • Session Planning — Create work sessions with task name, duration (15-120 min), and priority • Focus Timer — Countdown timer with progress ring • Ambient Sounds — Rain, white noise, cafe, forest, ocean, silence • Daily Session Log — Track completed/skipped/interrupted sessions • Session Streaks — Consecutive day tracking • Daily Focus Goals — Set and track daily deep work hour targets • Session Templates — Save recurring work block configurations • Statistics — Focus hours charts, streaks, category breakdown • Premium IAP — Monthly subscription via StoreKit 2 • Daily Reminders — Local notification scheduling • No sign-up and no account — every session log stays on your device. DEEPBLOCK PREMIUM — $2.99/month: • Unlimited focus blocks • Weekly planner • Block templates • Focus statistics • Every future update included PERFECT FOR: Knowledge workers, developers, writers, researchers, students, and anyone who struggles to protect their focus time from meetings and interruptions. Choose the plan that suits you: monthly, yearly, or a one-time Lifetime purchase that never renews. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple ID subscription settings. The Lifetime option is a single purchase with no renewal. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tabishapps.com/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Notebook at weekly against DeepBlock's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DeepBlock sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Notebook ships an update weekly, DeepBlock every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Notebook | DeepBlock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (14K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Koji Ito | Tabish Hassan |
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
DeepBlock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Notebook
- Remove Ads$6.99
DeepBlock
- DeepBlock Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month









