# IsI Notepad vs My Notebook

The clearest difference is rating: My Notebook at 3.8 against IsI Notepad's 3.0. My Notebook also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). IsI Notepad's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IsI Notepad sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and My Notebook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Notebook holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 28 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of IsI Notepad's written reviews are positive against 18% of My Notebook's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

IsI Notepad ships an update every 6 weeks, My Notebook every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IsI Notepad | My Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isi-notepad/id909709859/reviews) | **[3.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-notebook/id1566814660/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | **22.4% of reviews** | 18.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dominic Barra](https://appshunter.io/developer/891093115) | [Alistair Shaw](https://appshunter.io/developer/959356999) |

## What reviewers say

### IsI Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isi-notepad/id909709859)

This app provides a straightforward way to record and quickly retrieve important information. It offers a simple, single-page interface for notes, with options to disable ads, unlock new notepads, change fonts, and add more notes through in-app purchases. It's designed for easy use and secure storage of ideas and data.

**Highlights:** Record important data, Quick retrieval of notes, Disable advertising (in-app purchase), Unlock new notepads (in-app purchase), Change font size (in-app purchase), Unlock more notes (in-app purchase), Switch between notes with swipe gestures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Features | $0.99 | one-time |
| More notes | $0.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Notes | $8.99 | one-time |


### My Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-notebook/id1566814660)

Capture ideas and annotate documents with a versatile note-taking and PDF writing tool. Utilize colorful markers and a shape generator for enhanced creativity. Your work is automatically saved and synced via iCloud for easy access across devices.

**Highlights:** Note-taking on new or existing PDFs, Variety of colorful markers, Advanced geometric shape generator, Auto-save functionality, iCloud integration for cloud storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MyNotebook Premium (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| My Notebook Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IsI Notepad free?

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

### Is My Notebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IsI Notepad or My Notebook?

My Notebook is rated higher. IsI Notepad averages 3.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while My Notebook averages 3.8 from 28 ratings.

### Do IsI Notepad or My Notebook have ads?

IsI Notepad shows ads; My Notebook does not.

### Which is updated more often, IsI Notepad or My Notebook?

IsI Notepad ships an update every 6 weeks, and My Notebook every 2 weeks. Most recently, IsI Notepad was updated on October 12, 2026 and My Notebook on October 13, 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.*