# Tiny Notes vs Notebook

The clearest difference is rating: Tiny Notes at 4.7 against Notebook's 1.0. Tiny Notes also leads on ratings volume (298 vs 1). Notebook's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tiny Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Notes has 298 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tiny Notes ships an update every 4 months, Notebook every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Notes | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (298 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-notes/id861213020/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-diary/id1501715117/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **298** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Miroslav Otsedarski](https://appshunter.io/developer/450091139) | [Abhaykumar Kasundra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483184372) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-notes/id861213020)

Securely store your private notes, passwords, and sensitive information with advanced biometric and password protection. Keep your data locked away without cloud sync, and access it instantly with Face ID or Touch ID.

**Highlights:** Password & PIN protection, Face ID & Touch ID unlock, No cloud sync, Smart data detection, Unlimited notes, Dark Mode support, Print and share options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Password protected notes
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 🔒 Good security and privacy
- 📝 Stores restricted access info
- ✨ Nice clean look

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads appear after purchase
- ⚠️ Data loss issues reported
- 🐛 Notes disappear after renaming
- 🐛 Information disappears during editing
- 🐛 Cannot retrieve lost data

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappear after renaming
- Information disappears during editing
- Cannot retrieve lost data
- Cannot change password (no keyboard)

**Requested features**

- Default sorting option (alphabetical descending)
- Ability to save data as encrypted zip for backup/restore
- Adjustable font size
- Confirmation before deleting notes


### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-diary/id1501715117)

Securely store your important memos and favorite data with passcode protection. Sync your notes across devices via iCloud, export them as PDFs, and enjoy customizable themes. Never lose a thought with this free utility.

**Highlights:** Passcode protection for notes, iCloud sync for all notes, Export notes as PDF, Widget for quick access, Customizable themes, Search and sort notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Notes free?

Tiny Notes 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, Tiny Notes or Notebook?

Tiny Notes is rated higher. Tiny Notes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 298 ratings, while Notebook averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tiny Notes or Notebook have ads?

Both Tiny Notes and Notebook show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Notes or Notebook?

Tiny Notes ships an update every 4 months, and Notebook every 7 months. Most recently, Tiny Notes was updated on September 28, 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.*