# Gemini Notebook vs Good Jar

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Good Jar at none against Gemini Notebook's 26. Gemini Notebook's advantage is ratings volume (64K vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gemini Notebook sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Good Jar asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Gemini Notebook against 5.0 for Good Jar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gemini Notebook has 64K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Gemini Notebook ships an update weekly, Good Jar every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gemini Notebook | Good Jar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (64K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gemini-notebook/id6737527615/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/good-jar-habit-tracker/id6800837863/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | — |
| Size | 208 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Laura Artiles](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105045703) |

## What reviewers say

### Gemini Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gemini-notebook/id6737527615)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Free · Productivity, #111 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This AI-powered tool transforms complex information from various sources into clear, understandable insights. It allows users to upload documents, websites, and videos, then ask questions and receive summarized answers with inline citations. Users can also generate podcast-style audio discussions for a different learning experience.

**Highlights:** Upload PDFs, websites, and videos, AI-powered summarization, Ask questions about sources, Inline source citations, Podcast-style audio overviews, Offline access

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $4.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $4.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 5 TB | $24.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $29.99 | per year |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $49.99 | per year |
| 10 TB | $49.99 | per month |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $199.99 | per year |
| Google AI Pro (2 TB) | $199.99 | per year |
| Google AI Ultra (30 TB) | $249.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate audio summaries
- 👍 Useful for learning and studying
- 🚀 Convenient mobile access
- 👍 Great for on-the-go use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio volume issues
- 🔍 Missing key features from web version
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🔍 Inconsistent dark mode implementation

**Reported bugs**

- Audio coming through earpiece instead of speaker
- Interactive features not working properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to curate audio summaries
- Sync saved notes from web version
- Add mind maps, study guides, and other advanced features


### Good Jar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/good-jar-habit-tracker/id6800837863)

This app helps you build positive habits by earning virtual tokens for completion. You can then save these tokens towards personalized rewards you design, making progress feel tangible and motivating.

**Highlights:** Customizable reward system, Earn virtual tokens for habits, Design personal reward wishlists, Track streaks and history, Flexible habit scheduling, Smart Nudges for motivation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gemini Notebook free?

Gemini Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Good Jar free?

Good Jar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Gemini Notebook or Good Jar?

Good Jar is rated higher. Gemini Notebook averages 4.9 out of 5 from 64K ratings, while Good Jar averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Gemini Notebook or Good Jar have ads?

Neither Gemini Notebook nor Good Jar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gemini Notebook or Good Jar?

Gemini Notebook ships an update weekly, and Good Jar every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gemini Notebook was updated on October 22, 2026 and Good Jar on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*