Comparison

Notebook vs Tounes

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

Tounes

Features
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Tounes is the companion app for choirs that already use Tounes to run their season. Members get their rehearsal music, calendar and choir news in one place. Access is by invitation only. You cannot create an account from this app. Your choir's administrator or director invites you by email. If you have not received an invitation, or if your choir does not use Tounes yet, contact your choir administrator. Practice at home Listen to rehearsal recordings and voice-part tracks for your section. Follow the score on screen while the recording plays. Adjust volume, loop a passage and switch between parts. Find the songs assigned for the next rehearsal directly on your home screen. Never miss a rehearsal or a concert The choir calendar with rehearsals, concerts and events. Confirm your attendance in one tap. Answer the choir's surveys and polls. Stay connected to your choir Read the choir's news and newsletter. Find the member directory and reach your section leaders. Download documents, sheet music and other resources shared by the choir. Built for choir administrators too Directors and administrators manage members, roles, sections, events, playlists and shared resources from the same app. Tounes is available in French and English. Questions? Visit tounes.io.

Screenshots

Notebook4 screens
Tounes4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notebook ships an update weekly, Tounes every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Notebook versus Tounes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotebookTounes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoji ItoLIONEL RIPOLL

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

Tounes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notebook

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
None

Tounes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notebook free?
Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tounes free?
Tounes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Notebook or Tounes have ads?
Notebook shows ads; Tounes does not.
Which is updated more often, Notebook or Tounes?
Notebook ships an update weekly, and Tounes every 2 days. Most recently, Notebook was updated on November 4, 2026 and Tounes on October 31, 2026.

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