# Notebook vs SlavaShelf

The clearest difference is rating: SlavaShelf at 5.0 against Notebook's 4.1. SlavaShelf also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notebook sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and SlavaShelf sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SlavaShelf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 9 respectively.

Notebook ships an update every 2 weeks, SlavaShelf every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notebook | SlavaShelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-note-taking/id6748007452/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slavashelf-fast-inventory/id6755921721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 91 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Martin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823864832) | [Sviatoslav Luchka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852132946) |

## What reviewers say

### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-note-taking/id6748007452)

Create, organize, and manage text notes with a rich editor and powerful search. Capture ideas, scan documents, and attach files. Features include AI content generation and Face ID protected content.

**Highlights:** Rich text editing, Folder organization, Customizable tags, Powerful search, Document scanning (OCR), AI chatbot for content generation, Face ID protected content

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


### SlavaShelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slavashelf-fast-inventory/id6755921721)

Streamline your product inventory and sales process. Capture item details with photos, use AI to generate listings, and publish directly to marketplaces. Track stock, monitor performance, and export data for bookkeeping.

**Highlights:** AI-assisted listing generation, Multi-photo item capture, Marketplace listing integration, Customizable inventory statuses, Performance analytics, Data export for bookkeeping, Team collaboration features

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Advanced Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Power Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Elite Subscription | $49.99 | per month |
| Pro Unlimited Subscription | $99.99 | per month |
| Limit Reset | $14.99 | one-time |
| Limit Reset | $34.99 | one-time |
| Limit Reset | $54.99 | one-time |
| Limit Reset | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Is SlavaShelf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notebook or SlavaShelf?

SlavaShelf is rated higher. Notebook averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while SlavaShelf averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Notebook or SlavaShelf have ads?

Neither Notebook nor SlavaShelf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notebook or SlavaShelf?

Notebook ships an update every 2 weeks, and SlavaShelf every 5 days. Most recently, Notebook was updated on September 19, 2026 and SlavaShelf on August 22, 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.*