Pocket Brain vs Notebook Lists
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pocket Brain
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Boost your productivity with Pocket Brain – the fast, AI-powered second brain in your pocket. Whether it's an idea, a reminder, a to-do list, or a random thought—Pocket Brain lets you speak or type it instantly, then automatically organizes everything for you using smart AI. Need to find something later? Just ask. Pocket Brain understands natural language and brings together related thoughts, even if they were saved weeks apart. Key Features - Capture ideas fast by voice or text No more forgotten thoughts. Just open the app, speak, and it's saved. - AI organizes your knowledge for you Your notes are sorted automatically—no tags or folders needed. - Chat with your second brain Ask questions like “What were my business ideas last month?” or “What books do I want to read?” and get instant answers. - Smart search & retrieval Forget keywords—just describe what you're looking for in your own words. - Save everything in one place Ideas, lists, plans, reflections—anything you want to remember. - Private. Secure. Yours. Your thoughts belong to you. Volty ensures your data is stored securely and privately. Perfect for: - Entrepreneurs & creatives capturing spontaneous ideas - Students organizing notes and study material - Busy professionals keeping track of tasks, meetings, and insights - Anyone building a personal knowledge base Don’t let your best thoughts slip away. Pocket Brain is the fastest way to capture, organize, and access your knowledge.
Notebook Lists
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This is a simple list making app to give the look and feel of a book with pages of lists. This list making app is different from most in that it works horizontally vs. vertically. It's my first app attempt made as a hobby so expect bugs and such. Features: A True Notebook Feel: A vintage book cover, graph paper pages, and custom fonts provide an analog feel. Horizontal Column Layout: A smarter, horizontal grid for your items that's perfect for both iPhone and iPad. Smart Resume: The app automatically "opens" to the last list you were editing, just like a real notebook. List Templates: Get started instantly with built-in templates for "Packing" and "Grocery" lists, complete with default categories. Item Catalog: Tapping the 'box' icon lets you add items from a master catalog. Anything you add is automatically saved to the catalog for future use. Powerful List Management: Tap and hold any list to Edit, Delete, or Duplicate it (copying all its categories and items). Tap, hold, and drag lists on the main page to reorder them. Intuitive Item Controls: Tap, hold, and drag items to reorder them or move them between categories. Tap and hold a category name to Edit or Delete it. Simple tap-to-check functionality. Help On Every Page: A simple ? button on each screen explains all the hidden features, like drag-and-drop and context menus. Built for All Devices: Fully responsive design that is designed to work on iPhone and iPad, in both portrait and landscape. iCloud enabled to sync across your iPad and iPhone
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Notebook Lists at none against Pocket Brain's shown. Pocket Brain's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pocket Brain ships an update every 8 days, Notebook Lists every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pocket Brain | Notebook Lists |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | MIGUEL ALVAREZ LESMES | John Baker |
In-app purchases
Pocket Brain
No in-app purchases
Notebook Lists
No in-app purchases









