Comparison

Vectorize 2 vs Notebook Studio

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

Head to head
About

Vectorize 2

Effortlessly convert pixel-based images into scalable vector artwork. Transform logos, sketches, photos, and drawings into high-quality vector graphics for further editing. Supports multiple export formats.

Highlights
  • Convert pixel graphics to vector
  • Supports logos, sketches, and photos
  • Export as PDF, SVG, or Logoist
  • Adjust detail level and smoothing
  • New, more accurate vectorization engine
  • Improved interface with Liquid Glass design
Features
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Vectorize 2 is the ideal tool for quickly and conveniently turning pixel graphics into resolution-independent, fully scalable vector artwork. Whether you have a logo that only exists as a small JPG file, a comic drawing, a sketch, or even a complete photo, Vectorize 2 for Mac, iPhone and iPad turns your pixels into vectors. Converting a pixel-based graphic such as a photo or drawing into a resolution-independent vector graphic is remarkably simple. Just choose a file or use your iPhone to take a picture, and let Vectorize 2 do the rest. Then adjust the level of detail and decide whether you would like to add contours or edge smoothing. After that, the finished result is only one click away: export your graphic as a PDF, SVG, or Logoist file for further editing. NEW IN VECTORIZE 2 With Vectorize 2, turning images into resolution-independent vector artwork is more accurate than ever – thanks to an entirely new vectorization engine. Shapes and curves are detected with much higher precision, fine details are preserved more faithfully, and color gradients are translated with greatly improved accuracy. In some cases, the app can even understand how a background color gradient continues behind an object. This leads to cleaner, more convincing, and more natural-looking results. The interface has also seen major improvements and now shines in Apple’s new “Liquid Glass” design language. In addition, we have made the app even more comfortable and easier to use. Core Features of Vectorize 2 - Supported Export Formats: PDF, SVG, Logoist - Supported Import Formats: JPG, PNG, TIFF, HEIC, GIF - Fields of Application: Vectorize photos, logos, drawings, graphics, and more in order to upscale at will

About

Notebook Studio

Features
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Design tailored, hyperlinked PDF planners and digital notebook templates calibrated specifically for e-ink displays and tablet. General graphic design tools like Canva or Adobe Express are built for RGB color monitors and commercial print. Notebook Studio is engineered from the ground up for the unique physics of electronic paper: ultra-sharp 1-bit monochrome vector lines, calibrated dot-grid contrast, and lightweight hyperlinked documents that turn pages instantly without lag. CALIBRATED FOR E-INK • Contrast Tuning: Fine-tune line weights and dot grids to eliminate ghosting and faint rules on Carta 1200 and Gallery 3 screens. • Fast Page Turns: Lean vector rendering ensures massive multi-page planners load smoothly without taxing e-reader memory. • True-to-Scale Layouts: Exact pixel-and-millimeter canvas templates tailored for reMarkable Paper Pro, reMarkable 2, Supernote A5 X/A6 X2 Nomad, Onyx Boox Note/Go series, and Kindle Scribe. DEEP CUSTOMIZATION & SMART LAYOUTS • Automated Hyperlink Engine: Build structured yearly, monthly, weekly, and daily agendas with click-through navigation tabs generated automatically. • Modular Grid Designer: Configure dot grid spacing, French ruling, Cornell note sections, isometric grids, music staves, and habit tracking matrices. • Smart Layout Generator (v1.2): Speed up layout generation with layout assistance that balances margins and line distributions automatically. OFFLINE INTEGRITY & PRIVACY • 100% Local Processing: Notebook Studio requires no account, collects no telemetry, and operates completely offline. • No Cloud Dependencies: Your documents remain strictly on your iPad/Mac until you export them directly via AirDrop, local storage, or your e-reader's companion app. • One-Time Purchase: Pay once, own it forever. No monthly subscriptions, no tier locks, and no watermarks. DEVICE & SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY • Optimized for iPadOS 17.0+ and macOS 14.0+ with full Apple Pencil support. • Direct PDF export verified compatible with reMarkable, Ratta Supernote, Onyx Boox (NeoReader), Kindle Scribe, Kobo Elipsa, and Goodnotes/Notability. --- ABOUT THE DEVELOPER Notebook Studio is built independently by an e-ink enthusiast and audio/software engineer dedicated to distraction-free digital stationery. Feedback and template feature requests are welcome at support@notebookstudio.app.

Screenshots

Vectorize 24 screens
Notebook Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Notebook Studio at $6.99 against Vectorize 2's $9.99. Vectorize 2's advantage is chart position (#187 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Vectorize 2 costs $9.99 and Notebook Studio $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Vectorize 2 versus Notebook Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVectorize 2Notebook Studio
Price$9.99$6.99 — better
Rating3.4 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#187 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSynium Software GmbHSAMUEL JOSEPH PROCTOR

In-app purchases

None

Vectorize 2

No in-app purchases

None

Notebook Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vectorize 2 free?
Vectorize 2 costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Notebook Studio free?
Notebook Studio costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vectorize 2 or Notebook Studio have ads?
Neither Vectorize 2 nor Notebook Studio shows ads.

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