Comparison

Notebook vs Stowbox

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 lets you record daily notes and diary entries, viewing them together on a single page. It offers search, passcode protection, and iCloud sync for easy organization and access. Core features are free, with an option to remove ads via a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Daily notes on one page
  • Searchable past entries
  • Passcode and biometric lock
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Adjustable text size and Dark Mode
  • Recover deleted notes
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

Stowbox

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Keep proof of purchase ready before something breaks. Stowbox is a private, offline receipt scanner and warranty tracker for iPhone. Scan or import receipts, warranty cards, service records, manuals, PDFs, and serial-plate photos. Keep every document together under the product it belongs to, then find it in seconds when you need a repair or warranty claim. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT • No account or sign-up • No cloud storage or email scanning • No analytics, telemetry, ads, or subscription • No network requests • Optional Face ID, Touch ID, or device-passcode lock ADD DOCUMENTS FAST • Capture a paper receipt with the camera • Import photos and PDFs from Photos or Files • Select several documents and file them under one product • Add warranty details manually when you prefer • Send documents to Stowbox from the iOS share sheet ON-DEVICE SCANNING Stowbox uses Apple Vision on your iPhone to suggest the purchase date and product details. Nothing is uploaded for processing. Review or correct every suggestion before saving. TRACK WARRANTY COVERAGE Add the purchase date and warranty length, and Stowbox calculates the expiry date. See Active, Expiring Soon, Expired, or Unknown at a glance, and sort purchases on the coverage timeline. GET LOCAL REMINDERS Turn on optional notifications before a warranty ends, while there may still be time to make a claim. Reminders are scheduled on your iPhone; no push server is involved. FIND EVERY RECORD Search by product, brand, retailer, model, filename, or document type. Store receipts, warranty cards, service records, and manuals together, then swipe through every saved image. KEEP CONTROL OF YOUR DATA Export a portable backup whenever you choose and restore it later. Erase the entire vault, including original files, at any time. Made for appliances, electronics, furniture, phones, tools, and other purchases worth protecting. No ads. No subscription. No account. Stowbox never uploads your documents. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/ideaforgelabs-stowbox/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/ideaforgelabs-stowbox/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Notebook4 screens
Stowbox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stowbox at none against Notebook's 1. Stowbox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). Notebook's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price 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. Stowbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notebook ships an update weekly, Stowbox every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Notebook versus Stowbox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotebookStowbox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji ItoVedant Solanki

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

Stowbox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notebook

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
None

Stowbox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notebook free?
Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stowbox free?
Stowbox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Notebook or Stowbox have ads?
Notebook shows ads; Stowbox does not.
Which is updated more often, Notebook or Stowbox?
Notebook ships an update weekly, and Stowbox every 2 weeks. Most recently, Notebook was updated on November 12, 2026 and Stowbox on October 31, 2026.

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