# iWriters vs Notebook

The clearest difference is rating: Notebook at 4.6 against iWriters's 4.0. Notebook also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months) and review sentiment (93% vs 67%). iWriters's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notebook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iWriters asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 122 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of iWriters's written reviews are positive against 93% of Notebook's.

iWriters ships an update every 17 months, Notebook every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iWriters | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwriters/id791055277/reviews) | **[4.6 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-cute-notes/id6446192566/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **122** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LIGHT,WAY.](https://appshunter.io/developer/385570928) | [玉坤 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662301648) |

## What reviewers say

### iWriters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwriters/id791055277)

This text editor allows you to create, edit, and manage multiple documents across cloud services like Dropbox and Evernote. It offers robust editing tools, synchronization capabilities, and flexible text formatting options for seamless workflow on iOS devices.

**Highlights:** Multi-document editing, Cloud sync (iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Evernote), TextExpander snippet expansion, Search and Replace with regex, Customizable text settings, File encoding and newline code support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-cute-notes/id6446192566)

This app offers a simple and efficient way to create various types of notes, from study materials and to-do lists to life records and work summaries. It allows for easy organization with labels, image insertion, and customizable paper styles. It is compatible with Apple devices and supports Apple Pencil.

**Highlights:** Label classification for easy organization, Insert pictures into notes, Select practical paper styles, Supports Apple Pencil, Compatible with iPhone and iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus version | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus version Quarterly | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro version | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Very cute and decorative design
- 👍 Easy to use and user-friendly
- 💡 Handy for school and personal notes
- ✍️ Supports typing and writing/drawing
- 🎨 Great variety of templates and customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Lacking some basic features
- 📄 Single page limit per note
- 🚫 No PDF insertion for annotation
- 🔄 No landscape mode
- 🤏 No two-finger pinch to zoom

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- More themes/customization options
- Ability to insert PDFs for annotation
- Landscape mode support
- Two-finger pinch to zoom functionality
- Sharper pen tool for black ink


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iWriters free?

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

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iWriters or Notebook?

Notebook is rated higher. iWriters averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Notebook averages 4.6 from 122 ratings.

### Do iWriters or Notebook have ads?

Notebook shows ads; iWriters does not.

### Which is updated more often, iWriters or Notebook?

iWriters ships an update every 17 months, and Notebook every 2 months. Most recently, iWriters was updated on September 17, 2026 and Notebook on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*