Comparison

Notebook vs PaperToPlan

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

PaperToPlan

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PaperToPlan turns household paperwork into one clear next step you can check and edit. Scan with your camera, choose a photo or PDF, or send a document from the Share sheet. PaperToPlan reads the paper and drafts the details that matter, such as a due date, amount, contact, or instruction. It also shows the matching words from the paper so you can compare them before you act. MAKE THE PAPER USEFUL • Edit the suggested title and details. • Add a reminder or calendar event only when you confirm. • Ask questions about a saved paper. • Mark work handled and keep the paper in a searchable archive. • Reopen, share, save a copy, or delete saved papers whenever you choose. • Keep a history of recurring bills you decide to track. MADE FOR EVERYDAY PAPERWORK Use PaperToPlan for bills, appointment letters, school forms, renewal notices, invitations, reservations, return labels, and other household documents. The app can miss or misunderstand details, so always check important dates, amounts, and instructions against the original. CHOOSE HOW PAPERS ARE READ Online sends only the paper's text and the information needed for your request. Your original photo or PDF stays on your iPhone. Before the first Online request, PaperToPlan shows the text and asks for your permission. It hides most digits in recognized card, account, and Social Security numbers before sending. When you ask about a saved paper, the request may also include your question and recent questions and answers about that paper. On this iPhone sends none of the paper's text. When this option is available on your device, the paper is read on your iPhone. Some financial, medical, legal, or very long papers may need you to fill in details yourself. YOUR PAPERS STAY YOURS PaperToPlan does not require an account and does not show ads. You can save a copy of your archive or delete it from the app. Saved papers stay readable and you can still save a copy if your subscription ends. PAPERTOPLAN PLUS Your first completed paper can be reviewed and saved without a subscription. After that, reading new papers or asking new questions requires PaperToPlan Plus. In the U.S., Plus is $2.99 per month or $24.99 per year. Eligible new subscribers receive one week free. Prices and eligibility may vary by region. Both plans include the same features; only the billing period is different. Online reading has safeguards against unusually heavy use. On supported iPhones, On this iPhone remains available while Plus is active. Payment is charged to your Apple Account after confirmation. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel it in your Apple Account subscription settings. Privacy: https://papertoplan.app/privacy Terms: https://papertoplan.app/terms

Screenshots

Notebook4 screens
PaperToPlan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PaperToPlan at none against Notebook's shown. Notebook's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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 PaperToPlan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notebook ships an update weekly, PaperToPlan every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Notebook versus PaperToPlan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotebookPaperToPlan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji ItoKevin Hudson

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

PaperToPlan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notebook

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
2 purchases

PaperToPlan

Subscriptions2
  • PaperToPlan Plus Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • PaperToPlan Plus Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Notebook free?
Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PaperToPlan free?
PaperToPlan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Notebook or PaperToPlan have ads?
Notebook shows ads; PaperToPlan does not.
Which is updated more often, Notebook or PaperToPlan?
Notebook ships an update weekly, and PaperToPlan every 11 days. Most recently, Notebook was updated on October 26, 2026 and PaperToPlan on October 24, 2026.

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