# WriteIdeas vs Notebook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WriteIdeas at 100% against Notebook's 33%. WriteIdeas also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Notebook's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 29 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WriteIdeas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Notebook sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notebook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 35 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of WriteIdeas's written reviews are positive against 33% of Notebook's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WriteIdeas ships an update every 29 months, Notebook every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WriteIdeas | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writeideas/id938079613/reviews) | **[4.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-to-do-list/id6463585868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pink Zombie Studios Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559742330) | [HabbitHub](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701559105) |

## What reviewers say

### WriteIdeas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writeideas/id938079613)

Capture and organize all your creative thoughts, from novel plots to character quotes. This versatile app lets you categorize ideas, add rich text formatting, links, and images to your notes. It's designed for writers and anyone needing a flexible way to manage their ideas.

**Highlights:** Organize ideas by custom categories, Rich text editor with formatting, Insert links and images into notes, Built-in web browser for links, Versatile for various note-taking needs, Backup functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WriteIdeas Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-notes-and-to-do-list/id6463585868)

This app transforms spoken words into text, allows for quick note-taking, and offers robust to-do list management. Organize your thoughts with customizable, colorful notebooks and enhance them with markdown formatting. Capture every idea without limits in a secure and private environment.

**Highlights:** Speech to Text conversion, Quick note creation, To-Do list management, Customizable notebooks, Color-coded organization, Markdown formatting, Unlimited notes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade Premium Version | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Upgrade to Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Upgrade for Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WriteIdeas free?

WriteIdeas 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, WriteIdeas or Notebook?

Notebook is rated higher. WriteIdeas averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Notebook averages 4.7 from 35 ratings.

### Do WriteIdeas or Notebook have ads?

Neither WriteIdeas nor Notebook shows ads.

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

WriteIdeas ships an update every 29 months, and Notebook every 2 months. Most recently, WriteIdeas was updated on October 2, 2026 and Notebook on October 3, 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.*