# AI Notes vs Notebook

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notebook at none against AI Notes's 9. Notebook also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AI Notes sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Notebook asks for nothing beyond the download.

AI Notes ships an update every 4 months, Notebook monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AI Notes | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Size | 53 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pursharth Zutshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856952308) | [Nguyen Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771672178) |

## What reviewers say

### AI Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-notes-write-and-reply/id6757496314)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ai Notes Pro (Weekly) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Ai Notes Pro (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Ai Notes Lite Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ai Notes Power Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ai Notes Elite Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ai Notes Ultimate Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ai Notes Mega Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ai Notes Supreme Package | $24.99 | one-time |


### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-smart-notes/id6790701541)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AI Notes free?

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

### Is Notebook free?

Notebook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do AI Notes or Notebook have ads?

AI Notes shows ads; Notebook does not.

### Which is updated more often, AI Notes or Notebook?

AI Notes ships an update every 4 months, and Notebook monthly. Most recently, AI Notes was updated on November 5, 2026 and Notebook on October 31, 2026.

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