Comparison

Linda vs Notebook Lists

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

Head to head
About

Linda

This AI-powered companion guides users through habit building and personal growth with reflective conversations and personalized insights. It offers a structured approach to transforming daily routines for lasting positive change.

Highlights
  • AI-powered coaching
  • Guided reflection
  • Habit tracking
  • Personalized insights
  • Meaningful conversations
  • Positive change building
Features
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Linda is your AI companion for lasting personal growth through guided reflection, habit tracking, and meaningful conversations. Get personalized coaching and insights that turn daily steps into real change. Monthly Subscription: $9.99/month 7-day free trial 1-month duration, auto-renewing Cancel anytime in Account Settings Yearly Subscription: $99.99/year 7-day free trial 1-year duration, auto-renewing Cancel anytime in Account Settings Terms of Service: https://mindfullinda.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://mindfullinda.com/privacy-policy

About

Notebook Lists

Features
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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

Screenshots

Linda4 screens
Notebook Lists4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notebook Lists at none against Linda's 2. Linda's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Linda sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Notebook Lists asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linda ships an update weekly, Notebook Lists every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Linda versus Notebook Lists: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLindaNotebook Lists
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB6 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperDerek SnookJohn Baker

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Linda

Subscriptions2
  • Pocket Coach1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Pocket Coach Yearly1 Month trial$99.991 Year
None

Notebook Lists

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linda free?
Linda is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notebook Lists free?
Notebook Lists is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Linda or Notebook Lists have ads?
Neither Linda nor Notebook Lists shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linda or Notebook Lists?
Linda ships an update weekly, and Notebook Lists every 8 months. Most recently, Linda was updated on October 30, 2026 and Notebook Lists on November 5, 2026.

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