Note Pad+ vs Notebook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Note Pad+
Capture ideas, create to-do lists, and set smart reminders with this intuitive note-taking application. Organize your thoughts and tasks efficiently with a searchable interface and customizable themes.
- Quick note-taking
- Smart reminders
- Organized and searchable notes
- Customizable themes
- Intuitive design
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Stay organized and never forget important tasks with Note Pad+ – the all-in-one app for quick note-taking and smart reminders. Whether you're jotting down ideas, making to-do lists, or setting reminders for important events, Note Pad+ keeps everything in one place with a sleek and intuitive design. Easy Note-Taking – Quickly capture ideas, lists, and thoughts on the go. Smart Reminders – Set reminders for important tasks so you never miss a thing. Organized & Searchable – Keep your notes structured and easily searchable. Customizable Themes – Personalize your note-taking experience with different themes. Note Pad+ makes staying productive effortless. Download now and take control of your notes and reminders!
Notebook
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Turn conversations, documents, images, and everyday thoughts into clear, organized notes. Smart Notes gives you one flexible workspace to capture ideas, organize information, and quickly find what matters. Write from scratch, record a conversation, scan printed text, import an image, or sketch freely—then turn that content into a useful note. CAPTURE IDEAS YOUR WAY • Write or paste text into a clean note editor • Record conversations and turn speech into searchable text • Scan documents with your camera • Import images and extract text with OCR • Draw, recognize handwriting, and export your canvas to PDF TURN INFORMATION INTO ACTION Create concise summaries, highlight key ideas, and organize important details into notes that are easier to review and share. Keep the original content alongside the summary whenever you need more context. STAY READY FOR EVERY MEETING Connect Google Calendar or use calendars already available on your iPhone or iPad. View upcoming events and open Google Meet links directly from your workspace. KEEP EVERYTHING ORGANIZED • Search across notes, recordings, and scans • Filter notes by content type • Pin important items for quick access • Edit and revisit saved content • Listen to supported notes with text-to-speech BUILT FOR FOCUS Smart Notes brings writing, recording, scanning, drawing, meetings, and organization into one streamlined experience across iPhone and iPad. Capture the idea now. Organize it when you are ready. Privacy Policy: https://policy.nextteam.site/privacy Terms of Use: https://policy.nextteam.site/term
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Notebook at monthly against Note Pad+'s every 8 months. On price, ads, 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.
Note Pad+ ships an update every 8 months, Notebook monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Note Pad+ | Notebook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 163 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ethan Malimon | Nguyen Anh |
In-app purchases
Note Pad+
No in-app purchases
Notebook
No in-app purchases









