Comparison

NoteBlocks vs HabitBook

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NoteBlocks

This app transforms basic note-taking into a social journaling experience. Share notes with others like a social network while keeping personal entries private and secure locally. Features include drawing, photo attachments, voice-to-text, and reminders.

Highlights
  • Social note sharing
  • Secure local storage
  • Drawing and photo attachments
  • Voice-to-text input
  • Notification reminders
  • Cloud sync
  • Biometric lock
Features
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Apple Notes Online! Your digital journal with a social side. Browse public notes, discover new ideas, and interact with other people's journals. Invite friends, meet new people, and exchange notes with each other, while your private notes remain securely stored on your device. You're always in control of what you share and what you keep private. Included Features: - Draw on Notes Sketch, doodle, or annotate directly in your notes. - Add Photos Attach images to create richer, more expressive notes. - Text & Font Customization Personalize your notes with different text styles and fonts. - Tags Organize your notes with custom tags and categories. - Voice-to-Text Turn your spoken thoughts into notes instantly. - Reminders Set precise, minute-accurate reminders. - Biometric Lock Protect your private notes with Face ID. - Offline Mode Create and edit notes anytime, even without an internet connection. - Recycle Bin Restore deleted notes with a single tap. Plus+ Membership Required: - Cloud Sync Securely sync your notes across all your devices. With a NoteBlocks Plus+ membership, you can also gift a free membership to a friend and enjoy sharing notes together. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HabitBook

This app helps you build lasting habits by combining tracking, mood monitoring, and journaling. Visualize your progress with heat maps, set flexible goals, and receive smart reminders. It offers offline functionality and a privacy-focused design.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive habit tracking
  • Beautiful visual progress charts
  • Advanced streak tracking
  • Home screen widgets
  • Integrated wellness features
  • Smart reminders
  • Phone step integration
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Transform your life with HabitBook - the most comprehensive habit tracking app that combines habit building, mood monitoring, and journaling in one beautiful platform. COMPREHENSIVE HABIT TRACKING Track any habit with multiple completion types: daily tasks, time-based activities, automatic phone step counting, or multi-count habits like water intake. Choose from pre-built templates across different categories likes Fitness, Health, Mind, Work, etc, or create completely custom habits with personalized icons and colors. BEAUTIFUL VISUAL PROGRESS Watch your progress unfold with stunning tile-based heat map charts. Every completed day creates a colorful tile that grows your habit dashboard - the perfect visual motivation. View your progress in yearly, monthly, or weekly modes with detailed statistics and analytics. ADVANCED STREAK TRACKING Set flexible streak goals beyond simple daily habits. Track "3 times per week", "20 times per month", or custom patterns. Our intelligent streak system adapts to your lifestyle with realistic, achievable goals. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Stay on track without opening the app! Add beautiful widgets to your home screen to track individual habits or see all pending habits. Available in multiple sizes with real-time sync and customizable selection. INTEGRATED WELLNESS FEATURES • Daily mood tracking with emoji-based interface and pattern analysis • Rich journaling with text entries, voice notes, and photo attachments • Mood-based tips and wellness insights • Seamless integration between habits, mood, and journal entries SMART REMINDERS & NOTIFICATIONS Never miss a habit with flexible reminder scheduling. Set multiple daily, weekly, or monthly reminders with intelligent timing that adapts to your routine. PHONE STEP INTEGRATION Automatically track walking habits using your phone's built-in step counter using Health-Kit. Set daily step goals and watch as your steps complete walking habits without manual input. CUSTOMIZATION & ORGANIZATION • Multiple color themes (Light/Dark mode) with customizable accent colors • Extensive icon libraries for personalized habit icons • Custom categories with drag-and-drop reordering • Flexible dashboard layouts and category-based filtering • Habit archiving and restoration PRIVACY-FOCUSED Your data stays completely private on your device. No mandatory sign-ups, no cloud dependency - complete control over your personal information with comprehensive backup and restore capabilities including multimedia files. KEY FEATURES • Quick one-tap habit completion with bulk completion options in calendar • Time-based habit tracking with built-in timer • Calendar view for easy completion management of previous dates • Complete data export/import with multimedia support • Offline-first design - works without internet PERFECT FOR Fitness enthusiasts tracking workouts and steps • Health-conscious individuals monitoring water intake and medication • Productivity seekers building work habits • Wellness advocates combining habit tracking with mood journaling • Anyone looking to build positive routines and break bad habits WHY CHOOSE HABIT BOOK? Unlike simple habit trackers, HabitBook provides a complete wellness ecosystem. Our tile-based visualization makes progress tracking addictive and motivating, while advanced features like flexible streak patterns, multimedia journaling, and mood integration give you everything needed for lasting personal growth. Whether you're building your first habit or managing dozens of routines, Habit Book adapts to your needs and grows with your journey. Download now and start building the life you want, one habit at a time! --- Website: https://gethabitbook.com Privacy Policy: https://gethabitbook.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://gethabitbook.com/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

NoteBlocks4 screens
HabitBook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HabitBook at every 3 days against NoteBlocks's weekly. HabitBook also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. NoteBlocks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and HabitBook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoteBlocks ships an update weekly, HabitBook every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NoteBlocks versus HabitBook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteBlocksHabitBook
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB35 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDEYAN PETKOV LAFCHIEVREFBUCKS MEDIA LLP

Customer experience

NoteBlocks

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

HabitBook

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NoteBlocks

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$22.991 Year
3 purchases

HabitBook

Subscriptions2
  • HabitBook Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • HabitBook Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • HabitBook Pro - Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is NoteBlocks free?
NoteBlocks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HabitBook free?
HabitBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NoteBlocks or HabitBook have ads?
Neither NoteBlocks nor HabitBook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoteBlocks or HabitBook?
NoteBlocks ships an update weekly, and HabitBook every 3 days. Most recently, NoteBlocks was updated on September 15, 2026 and HabitBook on June 1, 2026.

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