Comparison

Cool Notepad vs Pocket Orbit

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

Head to head
About

Cool Notepad

Features
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Cool Notepad is a calm, paper-inspired workspace for thinking, writing, and getting things done on iPhone and iPad. Capture quick ideas or build structured knowledge with a rich editor that stays out of your way. WRITE YOUR WAY • Create rich notes with headings, lists, checklists, quotes, code, links, callouts, and collapsible sections. • Use wiki links and backlinks to connect related ideas. • Find anything with notebook search, tags, favorites, filters, and flexible list or grid views. STAY ORGANIZED • Group notes into notebooks and keep different areas of work separated with Spaces. • Plan projects with Kanban boards and task-focused views. • Reuse note templates, review saved links, and revisit work through a timeline. MADE FOR iPHONE & iPAD • Move naturally between Spaces, notebooks, note lists, and a distraction-light editor designed for touch. • Use Scratchpad for freehand notes and Apple Pencil on iPad. • Protect the app with Face ID or Touch ID and automatic locking on supported devices. YOUR DATA, YOUR CHOICE Cool Notepad is local-first. Core notes and notebooks work without creating an account. Export to Markdown or plain text anytime. COOL NOTEPAD PRO An optional auto-renewing monthly or yearly subscription unlocks advanced features such as version history, attachments, PDF, HTML and bulk export, recurring Kanban tasks, custom templates, multiple Spaces, and biometric lock. Whiteboards are created and edited on Mac; iPhone and iPad provide Scratchpad for drawing. Availability may vary by platform and configuration. Your notes remain yours. If Pro ends, existing data is not deleted. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/coolnotepad-privacy-policy/ No ads.

About

Pocket Orbit

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Pocket Orbit is an AI note-taking app for iPhone and iPad that turns handwriting, scans, and typed notes into organized text and concise AI summaries. Type or paste text, scan paper with OCR, or draw handwritten notes, formulas, and diagrams with Apple Pencil on iPad. Review recognized text, group related material, create AI summaries, and export your work to PDF, Markdown, or HTML. Use Pocket Orbit to: • Type or paste notes quickly • Draw handwritten notes and diagrams with Apple Pencil on iPad • Scan pages and images with OCR into editable drafts • Review recognized text before saving • Import shared text and supported files • Organize related notes into groups • Create AI summaries for individual notes or complete groups • Export portable PDF, Markdown, and HTML files Pocket Orbit is built for students and professionals who want a focused route from capture to usable output without building a complicated workspace first. Pocket Orbit Premium unlocks higher limits and advanced workflows. Legal Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pocketorbitnotes.app/privacy

Screenshots

Cool Notepad3 screens
Pocket Orbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pocket Orbit at 15.1 against Cool Notepad's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Cool Notepad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Pocket Orbit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Cool Notepad versus Pocket Orbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCool NotepadPocket Orbit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMd. Saiful Islam SaifAnton Rost

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Cool Notepad

Subscriptions2
  • Cool Notepad Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Cool Notepad Pro Yearly$95.991 Year
2 purchases

Pocket Orbit

Subscriptions2
  • Pocket Orbit Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pocket Orbit Premium Annual$47.901 Year

Questions

Is Cool Notepad free?
Cool Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket Orbit free?
Pocket Orbit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cool Notepad or Pocket Orbit have ads?
Neither Cool Notepad nor Pocket Orbit shows ads.

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