# CoCoCal vs Notebook

The clearest difference is price: Notebook at Free against CoCoCal's $3.99. Notebook also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months). CoCoCal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (81% vs 65%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Notebook is free to download; CoCoCal costs $3.99 up front. Notebook sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. CoCoCal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 24K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of CoCoCal's written reviews are positive against 65% of Notebook's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CoCoCal ships an update every 5 months, Notebook every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CoCoCal | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cococal-timeline-calendar/id932330831/reviews) | **[4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-ai-notes-notepad/id973801089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 64.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frank O. Martin](https://appshunter.io/developer/472707533) | [Zoho Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/388384807) |

## What reviewers say

### CoCoCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cococal-timeline-calendar/id932330831)

This app offers a unique timeline view for your existing calendars, allowing you to zoom in for details or out for an overview. It enables intuitive scrolling through time and supports custom timespans beyond standard daily, weekly, or monthly views.

**Highlights:** Zoomable timeline view, Intuitive time scrolling, Custom timespan options, Uses existing device calendars, International timescale support

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

**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 CoCoCal free?

CoCoCal costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Notebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CoCoCal or Notebook?

Notebook is rated higher. CoCoCal averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Notebook averages 4.7 from 24K ratings.

### Do CoCoCal or Notebook have ads?

Neither CoCoCal nor Notebook shows ads.

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

CoCoCal ships an update every 5 months, and Notebook every 6 days. Most recently, CoCoCal was updated on September 28, 2026 and Notebook on September 30, 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.*