# Notebook vs Just Checking

The clearest difference is update cadence: Notebook at every 10 days against Just Checking's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notebook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Just Checking sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notebook ships an update every 10 days, Just Checking every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | Just Checking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-checking-did-i/id6758423918/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kerols Naguib](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828810327) | [Londelle Sheehan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870468980) |

## What reviewers say

### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-planner-and-sketchbook/id6744011144)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| yearly | $14.99 | per year |


### Just Checking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-checking-did-i/id6758423918)

This app helps you pause and reflect with gentle, question-based reminders for daily habits and tasks. It offers a calming interface and optional persistent notifications, with support for widgets and lock screen integration. Focuses on mindful check-ins without pressure or streaks.

**Highlights:** Question-based check-ins, Gentle notifications, Persistent reminders, Widget and Lock Screen support, Minimalist design, Aesthetic themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Did I Premium - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Did I Premium - Yearly | $1.99 | per year |
| Did I Premium - Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Is Just Checking free?

Just Checking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Notebook or Just Checking have ads?

Neither Notebook nor Just Checking shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notebook or Just Checking?

Notebook ships an update every 10 days, and Just Checking every 3 months. Most recently, Notebook was updated on November 8, 2026 and Just Checking on November 5, 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.*
