# Sketch vs Notebook

The clearest difference is rating: Notebook at 4.7 against Sketch's 1.6. Notebook also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 25%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 7 months). Sketch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notebook sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Sketch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 24K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Sketch's written reviews are positive against 65% of Notebook's.

Sketch ships an update every 7 months, Notebook every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sketch | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-notes/id883802060/reviews) | **[4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-ai-notes-notepad/id973801089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **64.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francesco Abbondo](https://appshunter.io/developer/882842549) | [Zoho Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/388384807) |

## What reviewers say

### Sketch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-notes/id883802060)

Create drawings and sketches directly on your device. Offers a wide range of colors, adjustable brush thickness, and transparency options for detailed artwork. Compatible across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Minimalist interface, 16 million+ color selection, Adjustable brush thickness, Color transparency, Cross-device compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Sketch free?

Sketch 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, Sketch or Notebook?

Notebook is rated higher. Sketch averages 1.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Notebook averages 4.7 from 24K ratings.

### Do Sketch or Notebook have ads?

Neither Sketch nor Notebook shows ads.

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

Sketch ships an update every 7 months, and Notebook every 6 days. Most recently, Sketch was updated on June 8, 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.*