Comparison

pocketbrief vs Project Notebook +

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

Head to head
About

pocketbrief

Features
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pocketbrief helps you quickly capture raw ideas, organize them with AI, save them, revisit them later, and set reminders so nothing gets lost. Whether it’s a campaign spark, content angle, product thought, or half-finished note, pocketbrief turns rough thinking into a clearer brief you can actually act on. Use pocketbrief to: capture ideas the moment they happen Organize rough notes into a structured brief Save and reopen ideas anytime edit and refine thinking over time Set reminders so important ideas resurface at the right moment

About

Project Notebook +

Features
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Every project deserves to be remembered. Whether you're a designer, engineer, educator, maker, photographer, or event organiser β€” you always have projects in motion. But too often, ideas end up scattered across sticky notes, chat threads, voice memos, and emails. By the time you look back, the context is lost and the process is impossible to recreate. Project Notebook was built to change that. It's a structured digital notebook designed for people who make things β€” giving every step, every material, and every decision a clear and permanent home, from the first spark of an idea to the final deliverable. Who Is It For? Project Notebook is the perfect companion for anyone working on any type of project, including: β€’ Creative projects β€” branding, illustration, photography, video production β€’ Engineering & technical work β€” hardware development, circuit design, software features β€’ Education & curriculum design β€” STEAM lessons, workshops, teaching materials β€’ Event planning & execution β€” exhibitions, performances, community events β€’ Hobbies & handcraft β€” 3D printing, woodworking, sewing, cooking experiments β€’ Work tasks & business projects β€” proposals, reports, client deliverables Core Features β€’ Step-by-Step Documentation Break your project into clear, ordered steps. Attach photos, videos, and handwritten notes (with Apple Pencil support) to each step, so the entire process is captured in full detail. β€’ Bill of Materials (BOM) Record every material, component, or resource you need β€” with name, quantity, specification, and notes β€” so procurement and preparation are always organised. β€’ Project Status Tracking Tag each project as Idea, In Progress, Paused, or Completed. Filter and sort your project list to stay on top of what matters most. β€’ Reflection & Review After completing a project, capture what worked, what was challenging, and what you'd do differently next time. Turn every experience into a lesson for the future. β€’ Export as a Web Page Export any project as a fully self-contained HTML page, bundled with all attachments into a single ZIP file β€” ready to share with teammates, clients, or archive for future reference. How to Use 1. Create a project β€” Enter a title, description, choose a category (Project / Idea / Note) and set a status. 2. Add your materials β€” List every material or resource with quantity and specifications. 3. Document each step β€” Add steps with text descriptions, photos, videos, or Apple Pencil handwriting. 4. Write your reflection β€” Record what you learned, what was hard, and how to improve next time. 5. Export and share β€” Export the full project as a ZIP web archive to share or back up.

Screenshots

pocketbrief3 screens
Project Notebook +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: pocketbrief at 15.1 against Project Notebook +'s 18. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
pocketbrief versus Project Notebook +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpocketbriefProject Notebook +
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better18
Further details β€” not scored
Size29 MB8 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGabriel OropezaYan Kin LEUNG

In-app purchases

None

pocketbrief

No in-app purchases

None

Project Notebook +

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is pocketbrief free?
pocketbrief is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Project Notebook + free?
Project Notebook + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do pocketbrief or Project Notebook + have ads?
Neither pocketbrief nor Project Notebook + shows ads.

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