# Pendo Note vs Notebook

Pendo Note and Notebook both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Pendo Note's written reviews are positive against 65% of Notebook's. Notebook's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 840) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pendo Note sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Notebook sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Pendo Note against 4.7 for Notebook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 24K ratings behind it against 840, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Pendo Note's written reviews are positive against 65% of Notebook's.

Pendo Note ships an update every 11 days, Notebook every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pendo Note | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (840 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pendo-note/id805451002/reviews)** | [4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-ai-notes-notepad/id973801089/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 840 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 64.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Lychee Isle Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/805451005) | [Zoho Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/388384807) |

## What reviewers say

### Pendo Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pendo-note/id805451002)

This app helps you capture ideas, manage tasks, and organize events with smart features. It offers AI assistance for writing, learning, and translation, and syncs your data across devices using iCloud.

**Highlights:** AI writing and learning assistant, Smart calendar event creation, Recurring to-do list management, Unified timeline for all entries, Customizable tags for organization, Contact info parsing for new contacts, iCloud sync across devices

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A tikka | $0.99 | one-time |
| A basket of buns | $1.99 | one-time |
| A cup of Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices
- 💡 Unique timeline view for organizing thoughts
- 🎨 Cute and visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔌 Syncing issues between devices
- 🗓️ Difficulty managing recurring tasks

**Reported bugs**

- Notes and to-do items disappearing after updates
- Calendar events not syncing correctly
- Widget not displaying all information as expected
- Inability to add more than 3 images to a note

**Requested features**

- Add password protection or biometric lock
- Improve note-taking capabilities with more formatting options
- Integrate with more calendar/productivity apps
- Introduce a web/desktop version for better cross-platform experience


### 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 Pendo Note free?

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

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pendo Note or Notebook?

Pendo Note is rated higher. Pendo Note averages 4.8 out of 5 from 840 ratings, while Notebook averages 4.7 from 24K ratings.

### Do Pendo Note or Notebook have ads?

Neither Pendo Note nor Notebook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pendo Note or Notebook?

Pendo Note ships an update every 11 days, and Notebook every 6 days. Most recently, Pendo Note was updated on September 10, 2026 and Notebook on September 25, 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.*