# Notepad+ Pro vs Notebook

The clearest difference is price: Notebook at Free against Notepad+ Pro's $19.99. Notebook also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Notepad+ Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Notebook is free to download; Notepad+ Pro costs $19.99 up front. Notebook sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Notepad+ Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Notepad+ Pro against 4.7 for Notebook. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.3K and 24K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Notepad+ Pro's written reviews are positive against 64% of Notebook's.

Notepad+ Pro ships an update every 2 months, Notebook every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notepad+ Pro | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-plus-pro/id749132901/reviews) | **[4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-ai-notes-notepad/id973801089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.3K | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **64.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Zoho Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/388384807) |

## What reviewers say

### Notepad+ Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-plus-pro/id749132901)

This app transforms your iPad into a digital notebook for taking notes, sketching, and annotating documents. It offers a variety of templates, editing tools, and export options to enhance productivity and creativity.

**Highlights:** Take notes and sketch digitally, Annotate PDFs and other files, Organize notes on virtual boards, Password protection for notes, Export notes in PDF or image format, Customizable templates, Apple Pencil support with palm rejection

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful templates
- 🚀 Responsive with Apple Pencil
- 👍 Great for note-taking and sketching
- 👍 Versatile for various use cases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Templates won't download
- 🐛 Laggy or unresponsive writing experience
- 🐛 Inability to organize notes into folders
- 🐛 Limited color and pen options
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes or freezing
- Disappearing or corrupted notes
- Inability to open or export PDF files
- Unresponsive or 'dead' areas on the screen
- Inconsistent performance with Apple Pencil

**Requested features**

- Ability to create custom templates
- Improved palm rejection and gesture support
- Sync and backup capabilities across devices
- More advanced text editing and formatting options
- Conversion of handwritten notes to digital text


### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-ai-notes-notepad/id973801089)

Capture your thoughts, ideas, and tasks with a versatile digital notebook. Create rich notes with text, files, audio, and video. Organize content visually, collaborate in real-time, and access everything across your devices.

**Highlights:** Rich note creation with text, files, audio, and video, Checklist creation for task management, Bookmark collection and offline reading, Kanban-style note organization, Real-time collaboration and sharing, AI-powered journaling suggestions, Cross-device and cloud synchronization

**Features:** Safari Extension, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notebook Pro | $2.49 | per month |
| Notebook Pro Plus | $3.99 | per month |
| Notebook AI | $4.99 | per month |
| Notebook Personal | $14.99 | per year |
| Notebook Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Notebook Pro Plus | $39.99 | per year |
| Notebook AI | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly organized and customizable
- 👍 Visually appealing and intuitive
- 🔒 Secure with password protection
- 🤳 Seamless cross-device sync
- 📝 Versatile note-taking features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional sync and stability issues
- 🔀 Inconsistent note order after editing
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 📤 Lack of export/backup options
- 🔗 Difficulty inserting links in notes

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing or getting corrupted
- Freezing and crashing issues
- Inconsistent behavior when editing notes
- Syncing problems across devices

**Requested features**

- Improved sorting and reordering options for notes
- Enhanced search capabilities
- Ability to export notes in various formats
- More customization options for notebook covers
- Integration with other productivity apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notepad+ Pro free?

Notepad+ Pro costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notepad+ Pro or Notebook?

Notebook is rated higher. Notepad+ Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Notebook averages 4.7 from 24K ratings.

### Do Notepad+ Pro or Notebook have ads?

Neither Notepad+ Pro nor Notebook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notepad+ Pro or Notebook?

Notepad+ Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Notebook every 6 days. Most recently, Notepad+ Pro was updated on October 11, 2026 and Notebook on October 12, 2026.

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