# Neo Notes vs Notebook

The clearest difference is rating: Notebook at 4.7 against Neo Notes's 2.3. Notebook also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (24K vs 41). Neo Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 24K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Neo Notes's written reviews are positive against 65% of Notebook's.

Neo Notes ships an update every 2 months, Notebook every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Neo Notes | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-notes/id916072725/reviews) | **[4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-ai-notes-notepad/id973801089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | **64.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 179 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NeoLAB Convergence Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/916072724) | [Zoho Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/388384807) |

## What reviewers say

### Neo Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-notes/id916072725)

This app digitizes your handwritten notes, allowing you to store, edit, and share them easily. It offers transcription to digital text, voice recording synced with notes, and cloud backup options. Enhance productivity and learning by keeping your handwriting accessible anywhere.

**Highlights:** Digitize handwriting instantly, Edit and format notes, Transcribe handwriting to text, Record audio synced with notes, Cloud backup and sync, Share notes in various formats, Tag and search handwritten data

**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 Neo Notes free?

Neo Notes 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, Neo Notes or Notebook?

Notebook is rated higher. Neo Notes averages 2.3 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Notebook averages 4.7 from 24K ratings.

### Do Neo Notes or Notebook have ads?

Neither Neo Notes nor Notebook shows ads.

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

Neo Notes ships an update every 2 months, and Notebook every 6 days. Most recently, Neo Notes was updated on June 11, 2026 and Notebook on October 1, 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.*